The Nutcracker in Harlem
by T.E. McMorrow and James Ransome
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Holiday
- Picture Book
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2017
Word Count 682
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 198222, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Subject Headings
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- 20th century
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- African American families
- Christmas
- New York (N.Y.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- Dreams
- Nutcrackers (Implements)
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- Christmas--Fiction
- Children's Books/All Ages
- African Americans--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
- History
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
- New York (N.Y.)
- Christmas stories
- Family life--New York (State)--Harlem--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Holiday Booklist
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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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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
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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Book Readings 1

Complete Video Reading narrated by T.E. McMorrow
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 1

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Selection, 2018
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