A Place for Us
by James Ransome
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- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2025
- Text Complexity
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 8
In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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2023 Children's Literature Legacy Medal Acceptance Speech given by James Ransome
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 14
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2026
El día de los niños / El día de los libros, 2013-2026
Grades K-2 Selection, 2026
Libby Book Awards, 2024-2026
Picture Book Longlist, 2026
BCALA Children and Youth Literary Awards, 2021-2026
Fiction Winner, 2026
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2026
Selection, 2026
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2026
Picture Book Honor, 2026
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2026
Commended, 2026
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2026
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Picture Book Selection, 2025
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2025
Selection, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2026
City Selection, 2025
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2025
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2025
Selection, 2025
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2025
Picture Book Selection, 2025
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