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Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th

The Wild Robot: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.  

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The Wild Robot (Volume 1)

Written by Peter Brown

Can a robot survive in the wilderness?

When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she...

3rd - 7th
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Swim Team: Small Waves, Big Changes

Written and Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas

Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty...

3rd - 6th
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch―a book itch. How to...

2nd - 5th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week: Poemas Familiares Para Cada Dia de la Semana

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

So begins this bilingual collection of poems that takes us through the week day by day. Children...

3rd - 7th

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.

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Lizzie Demands a Seat

Written by Beth Anderson

In 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings, an African American schoolteacher, fought back when she was...

2nd - 5th

The Year of the Dog: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

The Year of the Dog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Year of the Dog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.

The Year of the Dog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin.

Year of the Dog: Word Search

After reading The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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The Year of the Dog

Written by Grace Lin

It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is...

3rd - 5th
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Solving for M

Written by Jennifer Swender

Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale and The Fourteenth Goldfish, this heartfelt middle-grade...

3rd - 7th

Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate (author & illustrator) book, Poet: The Remarkable Story of...

William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate book, William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of...
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy...
1st - 5th

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

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Grandma's Gift

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a...

2nd - 5th
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The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and Illustrated by Steve Adams
Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full...
K - 5th

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