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2025 Top 10 End-of-Year List

RIF's 60th Anniversary Collection

Top 10 End-of-Year List (September 30, 2023 – October 1, 2024)

I Am the Book

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Yayo

Readers will unlock a treasure trove of poems in this exuberant celebration of reading. A book is a...

1st - 3rd

Amazing Faces: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins.

Amazing Faces: Word Search

After reading Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Venn Diagram

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

Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Family Collection

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.

The Crossover: Novel Discussion Guide

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

The Crossover: Word Search

After reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

The Crossover: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Crossover: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

The Crossover: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Crossover: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.

The Crossover

Written by Kwame Alexander

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2015. "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell.

5th - 7th

National Poetry Month

Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems...

1st - 7th

Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn

This book has an astounding array of information to show us that each day of the year gives us a...

3rd - 7th

Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Peter M. Fiore

This anthology presents American history through poems from a diverse group of writers. Each poet lends a particular voice and vision to the subject. From the founding of this nation, through the Great Depression and the wars we've fought, to the issues of today, these poems echo the emotions of our triumphs and defeats.