Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!
by Claudette Colvin, Phillip Hoose, and Bea Jackson
Civil rights icon Claudette Colvin teams up with Phillip Hoose—author of... read more
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- PK-2
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- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2024
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Phillip Hoose
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Phillip Hoose
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In-depth Written Interview with Phillip Hoose
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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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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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
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