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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/22/13

One Crazy Summer

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:  Rita Williams-Garcia


Product DetailsPUBLISHER: Amistad                    PUBLICATION DATE:  December 27, 2011
AWARDS: Newberry Honor Book, Scott Odell Award winner, Coretta Scott-King Award winner

GENRE:  Historical Fiction        READING LEVEL:  Grades 3-5
BRIEF OVERVIEW: 
This book describes the struggles of three sisters, a city, and a nation plagued but trying to overcome racism and injustice. It tells of the rise of the Black Panthers organization.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY:
Students will research and write a one page paper on social injustice.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Lashundra Coad, VSU