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New Kid by Jerry Craft is about a 7th grader's experience at a new school which is pretty tough for anyone. However, Jordan Banks finds himself especially struggling because not only did he not get to go to the art school that he desperately wanted to attend (he LOVES to draw), but he also finds himself feeling isolated when he enters his new school and experiences a lack of diversity. Throughout his journey, Jordan has to deal with bullies, stereotypes, and trying to maintain who he is and not change himself for the benefit of others.
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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is a heartbreaking and uplifting tale about growing up, family conflict, and loss. Throughout the story, which is written in verse, you meet Josh and his twin brother JB who both love basketball and are best friends... until they aren't. Josh experiences him and his brother drifting apart due to growing up and wanting to focus on different things from each other, but a devastating loss brings them back together and illustrates the importance of family.
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Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo is able to be both comedic (I mean what is funnier than a squirrel with superpowers?) and give great life lessons, like don't judge a book by its cover. Ulysses, the squirrel, gains his powers after being sucked up in a vaccuum which makes the other main character, Flora, a little more open minded to other things being possible, like her mom really loving her (even though her mom wants to kill her new friend Ulysses...). Maybe we don't always know exactly what our parents are thinking... who knew!
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Have you ever heard of a gorilla, an elephant, and a dog being best friends? Or a gorilla that can understand humans and draw!? Well, you have to read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate to see what that entails. Applegate's story is based on a gorilla who was held captive for 27 years, but she of course puts her own fictional spin on how Ivan's life was being put in a cage at a mall. Throughout the story, you learn of true friendship, dedication, and also some cruel realities of the world. But don't worry, Ivan has a happy ending and even keeps his wonderful friendships!
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Book Trailer
Book Reviews
Activities/Lessons
Discussion Questions
Author Interview
New Kid by Jerry Craft is about a 7th grader's experience at a new school which is pretty tough for anyone. However, Jordan Banks finds himself especially struggling because not only did he not get to go to the art school that he desperately wanted to attend (he LOVES to draw), but he also finds himself feeling isolated when he enters his new school and experiences a lack of diversity. Throughout his journey, Jordan has to deal with bullies, stereotypes, and trying to maintain who he is and not change himself for the benefit of others.
Book Trailer
Book Reviews
Activities/Lessons
Discussion Questions
Author Interview
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is a heartbreaking and uplifting tale about growing up, family conflict, and loss. Throughout the story, which is written in verse, you meet Josh and his twin brother JB who both love basketball and are best friends... until they aren't. Josh experiences him and his brother drifting apart due to growing up and wanting to focus on different things from each other, but a devastating loss brings them back together and illustrates the importance of family.
Book Trailer
Book Reviews
Activities/Lessons
Discussion Questions
Author Interview
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo is able to be both comedic (I mean what is funnier than a squirrel with superpowers?) and give great life lessons, like don't judge a book by its cover. Ulysses, the squirrel, gains his powers after being sucked up in a vaccuum which makes the other main character, Flora, a little more open minded to other things being possible, like her mom really loving her (even though her mom wants to kill her new friend Ulysses...). Maybe we don't always know exactly what our parents are thinking... who knew!
Book Trailer
Book Reviews
Activities/Lessons
Discussion Questions
Author Interview
Have you ever heard of a gorilla, an elephant, and a dog being best friends? Or a gorilla that can understand humans and draw!? Well, you have to read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate to see what that entails. Applegate's story is based on a gorilla who was held captive for 27 years, but she of course puts her own fictional spin on how Ivan's life was being put in a cage at a mall. Throughout the story, you learn of true friendship, dedication, and also some cruel realities of the world. But don't worry, Ivan has a happy ending and even keeps his wonderful friendships!