They Call Me Teach
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2024
Word Count 969
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 552293, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Lists With This Book
- Read Across America, 2025-2026
Our Original Resources 10
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
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In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from National Education Association
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Educator's Guide from Candlewick Press
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Book Trailers 1
Author Book Talk from Candlewick Press
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 6
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Selection, 2025
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Picture Book Winner, 2025
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2025
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Picture Book Winner, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Emergent Selection, 2025
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