A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews

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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

11/21/13

Henry's Freedom Box

Author: Ellen Levine Illustrator: Kadir Nelson

Copyright: 2007 Genre: Cultural fiction Reading Level: 4-8 yrs
Book Description: This is the story of a boy who experienced most of his life in slavery. He eventually finds a clever way to escape and begins his life of freedom. They call it his birthday of freedom. I think this story is inspiring and I like how Henry never lost his courage.
Integrated Activity: (4th grade) After reading the story students will be make a box out of construction paper. We will write words on slips of paper that describe Henry (from the story). On the back of each word paper slip students will write a sentence about the word (how it describes Henry or why it is inspiring to them). These will be our class Freedom boxes to remind us of the struggles that other people experience and to give us words of encouragement when we need it.
Reviewers name/affiliation: Emma McGee-VSU

11/20/13

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Doreen Rappaport/Bryan Collier

PUBLISHER: Jump at the Sun

PUBLICATION DATE: October1, 2001

AWARDS: Caldecott Honor (2002) Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrator Honor (2002)

GENRE: Nonfiction

READING LEVEL: 3rd-5th grade

BRIEF OVERVIEW: The story of Dr. King's life and how he handled segregation.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: The students will write how they would feel if they were not allowed in particular stores and restaurants.

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Alicia Evans- Valdosta State University