A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews

Find a perfect children’s book to share or read, and information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, teachers, librarians, graduate students, and teachers-to-be! Browse A Book or Two by title, genre, or topic! HAPPY READING! This is a closed site, to prevent inappropriate postings. You won't be able to add your own comments. Communication should be sent to the site organizer, Dr. Deb Marciano (dlmarciano@valdosta.edu).

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12/5/13

Goin' Someplace Special

Author: Patricia C. McKissack

Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney

Publisher: Atheneum Books

Publication Date: 2001

Awards: 2002 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award

Genre: Historical Fiction

Reading Level: Grade 3

Brief Overview: Tricia Ann travels to a special place in her southern hometown during segregation, which is the only place that allows everyone to mix freely amongst one another.

Integrated Idea: Students will create visual representations of their feelings if they had been Tricia Ann and lived during a time that they were not accepted based on visual appearance.

Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Ashley Offenberg, Teacher Candidate, Valdosta State University

12/3/13

We March

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Shane W. Evans

PUBLISHER: Roaring Brook Press PUBLICATION DATE: 2012

AWARDS: Jane Addams Award

GENRE:Historical Fiction READING LEVEL: PreK

BRIEF OVERVIEW: The book is giving a firsthand account of a historical moment, with minimal text and powerful images.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Students will draw a picture of themselves along with their family as if they were participating in the march.

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Daphne Wright- Valdosta State University

11/24/13

Maniac Magee

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Jerry Spinelli

PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

PUBLICATION DATE: 1990

GENRE: Realistic Fiction

READING LEVEL: 4th - 6th grade

BRIEF OVERVIEW: After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: What are some ways that a student can relive their stress. Try to find a marathon in the community that you can run (5k, Breast Cancer Walk, etc.)

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Jerre' Robinson - VSU Student

11/21/13

Goin’ Some Place Special

AUTHOR: Patricia C. McKissack ILLUSTRATOR: Jerry Pickney

PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION DATE: 2001

AWARDS: Corettta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner,

GENRE: General Fiction READING LEVEL: 2^nd

BRIEF OVERVIEW: This book is about segregation and the Jim Crow laws that prohibited African Americans from going certain places. She had to encounter & overcome in order to get to the place that was special to her which was the public library, where all are welcomed.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: The students would write a journal response about how those laws would have made them feel if they were around in that time period.