Required Readings #6-10 LSSL 5360-02 Children's Literature
The Watsons Go To Birmingham
Curtis, C.P. (1995). The Watsons Go To Birmingham. New York, NY: DeLaCorte Press.
Summary: Kenny is a young boy watching life happen through the actions of his older brother Byron. Decisions have to be made about a visit to Birmingham, Alabama to visit their grandmither Sans. After some time there, difficult events happen that make Kenny wonder about why people do harmful things to other people, which gets directly related to civil rights.
Response: Making it through the beginnings of the civil rights movement must have been scary and frustrating at the same time. I'm glad to read that the characters in the book were unharmed and move forward with their lives.
Last Stop on Market Street
https://www.amazon.com/Watsons-Birmingham-1963-Newbery-Honor-Book/dp/0385321759/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Curtis, C.P. (1995). The Watsons Go To Birmingham. New York, NY: DeLaCorte Press.
Summary: Kenny is a young boy watching life happen through the actions of his older brother Byron. Decisions have to be made about a visit to Birmingham, Alabama to visit their grandmither Sans. After some time there, difficult events happen that make Kenny wonder about why people do harmful things to other people, which gets directly related to civil rights.
Response: Making it through the beginnings of the civil rights movement must have been scary and frustrating at the same time. I'm glad to read that the characters in the book were unharmed and move forward with their lives.
Compare the movie to the book. Which one do you like the best? Is the movie missing anything from the book? Watch this movie trailer.
https://youtu.be/GkOAQ3cFO6k
Last Stop on Market Street
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stop-Market-Street-Matt/dp/0399257748
De La Pena, M. (2015). Last Stop on Market Street. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Summary: CJ experiences the local area through his Nana. The sights and sounds, plus smells intrigue CJ to ask questions along their journey to the "Last stop on Market Street". Each person they encounter and talk to seems to have a story that can be found in the "beautiful" of every day.
Response: Reading this young reader book, reminds me of an allegory with each passing comment Nana makes, one should appreciate what you have today because it may not be there tomorrow. Basic needs and wants aren't necessarily a necessity and to find "beauty" in every thing possible.
More books by Mat De La Pena
Legend of the Bluebonnet
https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Bluebonnet-Tomie-dePaola/dp/0698113594
DePaola, T. (1983). Legend of the Bluebonnet. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam Books.
Summary: Comanche Indian Legend of a young girl who gave up her most valued possession to the "Great Spirits". A tale of the selfless act in order to end famine and hunger. Much needed rain comes and the girls is hailed as a heroine.
Response: Older readers may enjoy the text of the book and younger readers will need to have some discussion along the way as a read aloud. Uniquely written and is a favorite among states with bluebonnets.
Karen Laughlin created a wonderful read aloud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhW6oDbguk
published April 5, 2014
Out of My Mind
https://www.amazon.com/Out-My-Mind-Sharon-Draper/dp/1416971718
Draper, S.M. (2010). Out of My Mind. New York, NY: Athenum Books fro Young Readers.
Summary: Story in first person of a young girls who has cerebral palsy and cannot speak. Melody one day gets a device that helps her communicate with her peers. She has many obstacles to overcome and deal with. Peers and the community can be mean and uninformed about people with disabilities until they have actually experienced life in their shoes.
Response: This is a great book to help others realize that people who may not be able to "talk" can truly hear us and can communicate if they only have the right tools to do so.
Interested in reading more about the book?
The Graveyard Book
https://www.amazon.com/Graveyard-Book-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060530944
Gaiman, N. (2008). The Graveyard Book. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
Summary: A supernatural fictional story of death and evil involve Bod, a young boy who's life of despair, is left behind after a tragic event. His family is killed and Bod escapes to a nearby graveyard. The creatures in the graveyard raise him as a promise to his mother. Bod's legacy to defeat evil entertains older readers because of the advanced language within the text.
Response: With various new "zombie" movies and supernatural trends , older readers will be intrigued by the story line of Neil Gaiman.
Harper Collins released the Official Book Trailer:
https://youtu.be/P_UUVwTaemk
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