Pink and Say

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Patricia Polacco

PUBLISHER: Philomel Books                  PUBLICATION DATE:  1994

GENRE: Historical Fiction         READING LEVEL:  5^th Grade

BRIEF OVERVIEW: Two solider boys meet during the civil war after being injured. They both fight along each other side to survive until they are captured and separated. Pinkus Aylee passes away in prison with the Author family promising to keep his memory alive for generations to come

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Student will tell the effects of the civil war on American culture and way of life from the point of view of two soldiers.

The Yankee at the Seder

The Yankee at the Seder Author: Elka Weber Illustrator: Adam Gustavson Publisher: Publication Date: 2009 Awards: Genre: Historical Fiction Reading Level: Ages 5-7 Brief Overview: A Southern boy gets his shot at showing the Yankees that even though the war is over, he can show them that it is not. He wants to give them a last piece of his mind until a Yankee soldier wanders up to his door with some very similar religious values in a time of such separation and indifference.  Integrated Activity:Students will be separated based on Yankee or Confederate support. Knowing their political differences, the students will work together to find common ground to get along despite the lingering opposition.  Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Ashley Offenberg, Teacher Candidate Valdosta State University