LSSL 5385 02 Book Blogs #17-#25
Karen Williams
LSSL 5385 02
Book Blogs #17 - #25
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King, A.S. (2009). The Dust of 100 Dogs. New York, NY: Speak.
320 pages
Book Summary:
Emer, a pirate bound and determined to find her long lost love, Seanie. Through years of triumphs and defeats, they rekindle their love after many voyages Emer endured fighting pirates and taking over fleets, while collecting treasures with her crew. Finally, as she says farewell to her faithful followers, Emer and Seanie leave, only to be followed by the Frenchman who wants to caputure Emer for himself. In the end of her story, Emer and Seanie hide the treasure, only to be killed and a curse of living lives of 100 dogs is placed upon her. Reincarnated after the curse 300 years later, as Saffron, the journey continues to get the treasure. Saffron lives her life through the encouragement of Emer, finds the treasure, but loses the last battle as other humans have also been reincarnated to give a twist to the final chapters of the book.
Book Response and Connections:
The Dust of 100 Dogs is written for high school grades 9 and up. Categories associated with the book are fantasy, reincarnation, dogs, blessings and curses, romance, history, and pirates. There are other aspects to the book that others may not think about and that is the lives of the various characters and living a life in the 17th century and then living again in the 21st century, what has changed, land, buildings, people? Do all the characters change their ways or personalities or have they learned anything from their previous lives? Did anyone character help change the outcome of the book in the reincarnation of their new life?
Books by same author:
https://www.as-king.com/books
Educator Resource Guide:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/63cbbc_56b042ee10ad4cfb9daa3decd4f81832.pdf
Book Trailer:
The video was written, shot and edited by Justin Unrau, March 13, 2012.
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Smith, A. (2013). Winger. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
439 pages
Book Summary:
Winger is a nickname given to Ryan Dean West, a 14 year old rugby player at Pine Mountain. Ryan Dean is a 11th grader who is smart enough to make his way trough his academics all the while trying to make a name for himself on the Rugby team. His roommate is a huge guy named Chas Becker, who could be Ryan Deans arch enemy, but you can't judge a book by its cover. Ryan deals with a ton of situations: girls, gay friends, revenge, deception, romance, coming of age, self esteem, sports, sacrifice, humility and loyalty. Ryan Dean is successful in accomplishing his goals and learns how to be flexible among so many different personalities and differences. Accept everyone for who they wish to be, be strong and keep pressing forward.
Book Response and Connections:
Winger is a realistic fiction young adult novel that may be intimidating to reluctant readers, but the story line of bullying and consequences at various levels will keep any reader intrigued. Romance and how to go about young relationships is also a revolving situation, whether the reader be boy or girl, or LGBTQ, the readers gets a sense situations vicariously and how to handle possible "real life" set backs. There are also some graphic comics that keep a humorous side kick added to the novel. Laughter breaks of uncomfortable situations portrayed in the illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. Finally, there is tragedy but the characters learn from it and move forward a bit stronger than they had been in the past.
Books by Andrew Smith:
Teaching Ideas by Simon & Schuster:
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Winger/Andrew-Smith/9781442444935/reading_group_guide
Entertaining short book trailer by Joseph Solon III
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Green, J. (2017). Turtles All the Way Down. New York, NY: Dutton Books.
286 pages.
Book Summary:
Aza and Daisy are on a quest to find Davis' father who has disappeared. Through investigation and probing, Aza and Daisy, try to gain a monetary prize of $100,000. Davis gives her the money anyway, hopes that she is a genuine friend who truly cares about him and not the money. Aza and her friend Daisy split the money. Having a fight with Daisy, leads to a car crash which puts life into perspective and numerous doctor visits later, Aza is able to confront her illness, share her feelings and frustrations in hopes of becoming well. Finally, Aza and Daisy know where Davis' father is and share his location. Davis alerts authorities and his father is put to rest. The boys lose their inheritance to an animal. They figure it is better to forgive and keep his younger brother, Noah, mentally stable, then acquire riches and move away.
Book Response and Connections:
This novel fits many characteristics suited for young adult literature, the youthful protagonist, the point of view of the adolescent and their interpretation of the world around her. The story line mirrors the concerns of contemporary issues of empowering mental health of many individuals today and how the move is to be able to talk about mental health openly. The characters in the book develop intellectually to their own accord. Aza with the open quest for healing, Davis for closure to their father's disappearance, and Daisy with her writing skills to express her inner self. Ironically, they all have a tie-in with the written word, whether it be classic , or 21st century methods, such as blogs to express themselves.
Books by John Green:
http://www.johngreenbooks.com/books
Teaching Ideas:
John Green Book Club Guide
http://www.penguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Turtles_DiscussionGuide_8p.pdf
John Green Talks about his book release for Turtles All the Way Down:
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Book Summary:
Penelope and her family have experienced and "Earth Shaker". Her father was a scientist that go involved in under covering Kronen, another scientist, doing harm with cloning creatures. Penelope's family has been in danger from Kronen and finds her self abandoned trying to find the rest of her family in turmoil. Along this deserted journey, she is saved by Merk, her biological father. They meet up with another human, Hex, how Pen falls in love with and together, they save two others, Ash and Ez. Up0n finding her mother on the verge of dying, Kronen captures Pen and takes her eye because Pen took his son's eye in another battle. Finally , Pen is saved again by her father Merk and is taken to her brother Venice and is reunited by Hex, Ash, and Ez.
Book Response and Connections:
Fantasy, apocalyptic after shock, science fiction, eco-fiction, and interesting enough, throws in a little bit of LGBTQ twist in the storyline. I don't read to many "dystopian" books, but this novel seems to fit in this category with giants who eat humans, and what the world would be like if Las Angeles was taken over by a tidal wave and floods. Very unrealistic in this day and time. There were also references to Homer's Odyssey, which may make some of the references interesting to high schoolers, since this is a popular classic novel they tend to study in depth. Therefore, I would suggest this novel be for ages 14 on up.
Books by Francesca Lia Block:
http://www.francescaliablock.com/books
Teaching Ideas on Eco Fiction:
https://eco-fiction.com/eco-fiction/
https://eco-fiction.com/love-time-global-warming-francesca-lia-block/
YASLA1957 book trailer for Love in the Time of Global Warming
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Yoon, N. (2015). Everything Everything. New York, NY: Ember.
305 pages
Book Summary:
Book Response and Connections:
This tragic love story young adult novel with bits of poetry sprinkled throughout. Betrayal and empathy are two other aspects of the book the reader will endure and have to figure out what they would do if this situation was real. The novel is written in first person point of view and unfortunately, her coming of age has been a lie only to find out in her 18th year, that she does not have this disease, only makes her life weaker if she does, in fact step outside in the world. This young adult novel is meant for older middle school through high school age students. I also think it is meant for reluctant readers because it has illustrations that help the reader visualize and feel that they are experiencing the events first hand.
Books with similar themes or books by same author:
http://www.nicolayoon.com/books-1/
Teaching Idea Example of using Quizlet:
by Alisha Erikson
https://quizlet.com/191190620/everything-everything-current-list-of-questions-flash-cards/
Book Trailers by Sameeha Sheikh:
Movie Trailer for Everything Everything
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Carroll, E. (2014). Through the Woods. New York, NY: Margaret K. McElderry Books.
208 pages
Book Summary:
Six stories in one creatively illustrated book, five tales and a conclusion. Our Neighbors House is about three girls left by their father and eventually all end up disappearing. A Lady's Hands are Cold is a ghost story worth telling in the dark. His Face All Red is about a brothers jealousy but is he really dead? My Friend Janna is about a curse because of a dead animal she touched and passed on. The Nesting Place is when Mabel stays with her brother Clarence only to find out they are not human after all. Conclusion relates back to a childhood tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Each story is dark and horrifying at the same time.
Book Response and Connections:
Each story/tale allows your mind to wonder and imagine what is happening along with the illustrations in this graphic novel's personification. This young adult novel would be appropriate for students in middle school level ages 12 on up. The simplistic color choice adds to the focus of the color red and is a great horror, suspense, thriller book. Fun to read and probably going to be a good book to pull out in the fall for Halloween season. Also, there is not just one age group affected in the book, young children, young adults, adults, animals are all included in all of the suspense and foreshadowing.
Another book illustrated by Emily Carroll:
Teaching Ideas:
Opportunity for a Unit Study guide to purchase.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-unit-for-Emily-Carrolls-graphic-novel-Through-the-Woods-2490899
Mark Riddle created a book trailer on Through the Woods:
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LaCour, N. (2017). We Are Okay. New York, NY: Dutton Books.
234 pages
Book Summary:
Mabel is a girl that Marin grew up with in California. They grew closer their last year in high school when Marin's mother died and later taken care of by her "Gramps". Marin left without contacting her friend who had sent many messages that were unanswered. Marin and Mabel were lovers but the relationship died when Marin left. Mabel went to visit Marin in New York to find out why she left and if she would accept her family and the new boyfriend Mabel now had. They shared their feelings, confessions and acceptance of their new lives. Marin needed to let go of her family's unfortunate circumstances and decide that "we are okay".
Book Response and Connections:
Winner of the Michael L. Prinz Award in 2018, We Are Okay is great for older middle school aged students on up. As students try to find novels about LGBTQ situations, this novel is wonderfully written and tugs at your heart because it its at all levels, love, friendship, honesty, loneliness, coming of age, death, acceptance, denial, and forgiveness. The reader feels empathy towards each situation that needs a resolution: Mabel's bisexuality, Marin's isolation, and the Grandfathers denial. Beautifully written with delicate touches to all subjects. You feel the sensitivity each character feels and places it perfectly within the book until the very end.
Books by Nina LaCour:
http://ninalacour.com/home
Teaching Novel Unit and Study Guide by the Penningtons:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/We-Are-Okay-by-Nina-LaCour-Teachers-Guide-and-Novel-Unit-3681650
Nina LaCour tells us about her book We Are Okay
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Book Summary:
Written in Pros/verse, a story of a brother's dedication to three simple rules: no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. Will's brother Shawn dies by gunshot when he was with his friend Tony. The Visual poetry describes the day, event, and objects of the time Shawn died. As Will makes his way down the elevator, is fifteen years old and listens to the stories of he is confronted by the ghosts of several individuals who went through the very same kind of tragedy and followed those same rules. Will has to decide if he is going to follow the same rules.
Book Response and Connections:
Written in Pros/verse, a story of a brother's dedication to three simple rules: no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. Will's brother Shawn dies by gunshot when he was with his friend Tony. The Visual poetry describes the day, event, and objects of the time Shawn died. As Will makes his way down the elevator, is fifteen years old and listens to the stories of he is confronted by the ghosts of several individuals who went through the very same kind of tragedy and followed those same rules. Will has to decide if he is going to follow the same rules. The novel is a quick read and will be a great book for reluctant readers.
Books by Jason Reynolds:
Reading Group Guide by Simon & Schuster:
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Long-Way-Down/Jason-Reynolds/9781481438254/reading_group_guide
Jason Reynolds reads an excerpt from his book A Long Way Down by Faber and Faber, 2018:
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Book Summary:
A graphic novel of Lucy's heritage and coming of age around food, "good" food. There are a couple of recipes that break up the chapters as well with more illustrations to understand what to be looking for while going through the recipe process From birth receiving the scents and smells tastes from being in her mother's belly. Being fed excellent quality food from her father, to the educational cooking of her mother. Lucy understands and experiments with her own food choices and styles all on her own. In the end, Lucy graduates from college continues to entertain readers with Knisley's books.
Book Response and Connections:
Found on the Books for the College Bound list under Arts and Humanities 2014, it may also be appropriate for older high school students. The book reminds them to take life slow, eat well, and understand what food really brings to life: enjoy and savor every bite. The comic notion give the non fictions, autobiography a nice rendition of Knisley's life which is easy to read even for reluctant readers. Even discussing topics of divorce, rebellious nature of young adults, and finding one-self through different stages of life. Her experiences become your experiences and the reader lives vicariously in each comic style page.
Books by Lucy Knisley:
http://www.lucyknisley.com/books/
Teaching Ideas: Visual literacy books and ideas for parents, librarians, and teachers.
https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2016/11/21/graphic-novels-for-fun-and-learning
Book Trailers:
Lucy Knisley is interviewed by Henry Chamberlain July 25, 2014 and describes her experience with graphic novels and identifies with.
LSSL 5385 02
Book Blogs #17 - #25
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Young Adult Author
320 pages
Book Summary:
Emer, a pirate bound and determined to find her long lost love, Seanie. Through years of triumphs and defeats, they rekindle their love after many voyages Emer endured fighting pirates and taking over fleets, while collecting treasures with her crew. Finally, as she says farewell to her faithful followers, Emer and Seanie leave, only to be followed by the Frenchman who wants to caputure Emer for himself. In the end of her story, Emer and Seanie hide the treasure, only to be killed and a curse of living lives of 100 dogs is placed upon her. Reincarnated after the curse 300 years later, as Saffron, the journey continues to get the treasure. Saffron lives her life through the encouragement of Emer, finds the treasure, but loses the last battle as other humans have also been reincarnated to give a twist to the final chapters of the book.
Book Response and Connections:
The Dust of 100 Dogs is written for high school grades 9 and up. Categories associated with the book are fantasy, reincarnation, dogs, blessings and curses, romance, history, and pirates. There are other aspects to the book that others may not think about and that is the lives of the various characters and living a life in the 17th century and then living again in the 21st century, what has changed, land, buildings, people? Do all the characters change their ways or personalities or have they learned anything from their previous lives? Did anyone character help change the outcome of the book in the reincarnation of their new life?
Books by same author:
https://www.as-king.com/books
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/63cbbc_56b042ee10ad4cfb9daa3decd4f81832.pdf
Book Trailer:
The video was written, shot and edited by Justin Unrau, March 13, 2012.
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Young Adult Author
439 pages
Book Summary:
Winger is a nickname given to Ryan Dean West, a 14 year old rugby player at Pine Mountain. Ryan Dean is a 11th grader who is smart enough to make his way trough his academics all the while trying to make a name for himself on the Rugby team. His roommate is a huge guy named Chas Becker, who could be Ryan Deans arch enemy, but you can't judge a book by its cover. Ryan deals with a ton of situations: girls, gay friends, revenge, deception, romance, coming of age, self esteem, sports, sacrifice, humility and loyalty. Ryan Dean is successful in accomplishing his goals and learns how to be flexible among so many different personalities and differences. Accept everyone for who they wish to be, be strong and keep pressing forward.
Book Response and Connections:
Winger is a realistic fiction young adult novel that may be intimidating to reluctant readers, but the story line of bullying and consequences at various levels will keep any reader intrigued. Romance and how to go about young relationships is also a revolving situation, whether the reader be boy or girl, or LGBTQ, the readers gets a sense situations vicariously and how to handle possible "real life" set backs. There are also some graphic comics that keep a humorous side kick added to the novel. Laughter breaks of uncomfortable situations portrayed in the illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. Finally, there is tragedy but the characters learn from it and move forward a bit stronger than they had been in the past.
Books by Andrew Smith:
Teaching Ideas by Simon & Schuster:
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Winger/Andrew-Smith/9781442444935/reading_group_guide
Entertaining short book trailer by Joseph Solon III
19
Young Adult Author
286 pages.
Book Summary:
Aza and Daisy are on a quest to find Davis' father who has disappeared. Through investigation and probing, Aza and Daisy, try to gain a monetary prize of $100,000. Davis gives her the money anyway, hopes that she is a genuine friend who truly cares about him and not the money. Aza and her friend Daisy split the money. Having a fight with Daisy, leads to a car crash which puts life into perspective and numerous doctor visits later, Aza is able to confront her illness, share her feelings and frustrations in hopes of becoming well. Finally, Aza and Daisy know where Davis' father is and share his location. Davis alerts authorities and his father is put to rest. The boys lose their inheritance to an animal. They figure it is better to forgive and keep his younger brother, Noah, mentally stable, then acquire riches and move away.
Book Response and Connections:
This novel fits many characteristics suited for young adult literature, the youthful protagonist, the point of view of the adolescent and their interpretation of the world around her. The story line mirrors the concerns of contemporary issues of empowering mental health of many individuals today and how the move is to be able to talk about mental health openly. The characters in the book develop intellectually to their own accord. Aza with the open quest for healing, Davis for closure to their father's disappearance, and Daisy with her writing skills to express her inner self. Ironically, they all have a tie-in with the written word, whether it be classic , or 21st century methods, such as blogs to express themselves.
Books by John Green:
http://www.johngreenbooks.com/books
Teaching Ideas:
John Green Book Club Guide
http://www.penguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Turtles_DiscussionGuide_8p.pdf
John Green Talks about his book release for Turtles All the Way Down:
20
Young Adult Author
Lia Block, F. (2013). Love in the Time of Global Warming. New York, NY: Square Fish.
230 pages
230 pages
Penelope and her family have experienced and "Earth Shaker". Her father was a scientist that go involved in under covering Kronen, another scientist, doing harm with cloning creatures. Penelope's family has been in danger from Kronen and finds her self abandoned trying to find the rest of her family in turmoil. Along this deserted journey, she is saved by Merk, her biological father. They meet up with another human, Hex, how Pen falls in love with and together, they save two others, Ash and Ez. Up0n finding her mother on the verge of dying, Kronen captures Pen and takes her eye because Pen took his son's eye in another battle. Finally , Pen is saved again by her father Merk and is taken to her brother Venice and is reunited by Hex, Ash, and Ez.
Book Response and Connections:
Fantasy, apocalyptic after shock, science fiction, eco-fiction, and interesting enough, throws in a little bit of LGBTQ twist in the storyline. I don't read to many "dystopian" books, but this novel seems to fit in this category with giants who eat humans, and what the world would be like if Las Angeles was taken over by a tidal wave and floods. Very unrealistic in this day and time. There were also references to Homer's Odyssey, which may make some of the references interesting to high schoolers, since this is a popular classic novel they tend to study in depth. Therefore, I would suggest this novel be for ages 14 on up.
Books by Francesca Lia Block:
http://www.francescaliablock.com/books
Teaching Ideas on Eco Fiction:
https://eco-fiction.com/eco-fiction/
https://eco-fiction.com/love-time-global-warming-francesca-lia-block/
YASLA1957 book trailer for Love in the Time of Global Warming
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Quick Picks Top Ten
305 pages
Book Summary:
Madeline is supposedly diagnosed with SCID, severe combined immunodeficiency, cannot go
outside, eats carefully, and has a high chance that she could die. One
afternoon she sees new neighbor, Olly, and she’s attracted to him instantly and
talk for a few months online, Maddy’s nurse, Carla, allows Olly inside the house
for some visits. One night, Maddy talks
to Olly, outside, to run away with her to Hawaii. They spend two nights in
Hawaii, until Maddy gets horribly sick. When she’s home again she checks her
computer and finds an email from one of the doctors in Maui saying she does not
have SCID, and never did. Maddy confronts her mom about her SCID and proves she
never had it. Furious with her mom for keeping her locked away for the past 18
years, Maddy runs away to New York hoping to find Olly again.
Book Response and Connections:
This tragic love story young adult novel with bits of poetry sprinkled throughout. Betrayal and empathy are two other aspects of the book the reader will endure and have to figure out what they would do if this situation was real. The novel is written in first person point of view and unfortunately, her coming of age has been a lie only to find out in her 18th year, that she does not have this disease, only makes her life weaker if she does, in fact step outside in the world. This young adult novel is meant for older middle school through high school age students. I also think it is meant for reluctant readers because it has illustrations that help the reader visualize and feel that they are experiencing the events first hand.
Books with similar themes or books by same author:
http://www.nicolayoon.com/books-1/
Teaching Idea Example of using Quizlet:
by Alisha Erikson
https://quizlet.com/191190620/everything-everything-current-list-of-questions-flash-cards/
Book Trailers by Sameeha Sheikh:
https://youtu.be/C-lSJFWvN1Q
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Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten
208 pages
Book Summary:
Six stories in one creatively illustrated book, five tales and a conclusion. Our Neighbors House is about three girls left by their father and eventually all end up disappearing. A Lady's Hands are Cold is a ghost story worth telling in the dark. His Face All Red is about a brothers jealousy but is he really dead? My Friend Janna is about a curse because of a dead animal she touched and passed on. The Nesting Place is when Mabel stays with her brother Clarence only to find out they are not human after all. Conclusion relates back to a childhood tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Each story is dark and horrifying at the same time.
Book Response and Connections:
Each story/tale allows your mind to wonder and imagine what is happening along with the illustrations in this graphic novel's personification. This young adult novel would be appropriate for students in middle school level ages 12 on up. The simplistic color choice adds to the focus of the color red and is a great horror, suspense, thriller book. Fun to read and probably going to be a good book to pull out in the fall for Halloween season. Also, there is not just one age group affected in the book, young children, young adults, adults, animals are all included in all of the suspense and foreshadowing.
Another book illustrated by Emily Carroll:
Teaching Ideas:
Opportunity for a Unit Study guide to purchase.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-unit-for-Emily-Carrolls-graphic-novel-Through-the-Woods-2490899
Mark Riddle created a book trailer on Through the Woods:
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Printz Award Winner 2018
LaCour, N. (2017). We Are Okay. New York, NY: Dutton Books.
234 pages
Book Summary:
Mabel is a girl that Marin grew up with in California. They grew closer their last year in high school when Marin's mother died and later taken care of by her "Gramps". Marin left without contacting her friend who had sent many messages that were unanswered. Marin and Mabel were lovers but the relationship died when Marin left. Mabel went to visit Marin in New York to find out why she left and if she would accept her family and the new boyfriend Mabel now had. They shared their feelings, confessions and acceptance of their new lives. Marin needed to let go of her family's unfortunate circumstances and decide that "we are okay".
Book Response and Connections:
Winner of the Michael L. Prinz Award in 2018, We Are Okay is great for older middle school aged students on up. As students try to find novels about LGBTQ situations, this novel is wonderfully written and tugs at your heart because it its at all levels, love, friendship, honesty, loneliness, coming of age, death, acceptance, denial, and forgiveness. The reader feels empathy towards each situation that needs a resolution: Mabel's bisexuality, Marin's isolation, and the Grandfathers denial. Beautifully written with delicate touches to all subjects. You feel the sensitivity each character feels and places it perfectly within the book until the very end.
Books by Nina LaCour:
http://ninalacour.com/home
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/We-Are-Okay-by-Nina-LaCour-Teachers-Guide-and-Novel-Unit-3681650
Nina LaCour tells us about her book We Are Okay
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New York Times Best Seller 2017
Reynolds, J. (2017). Long Way Down. New York, NY: Atheneum.
306 pages
Written in Pros/verse, a story of a brother's dedication to three simple rules: no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. Will's brother Shawn dies by gunshot when he was with his friend Tony. The Visual poetry describes the day, event, and objects of the time Shawn died. As Will makes his way down the elevator, is fifteen years old and listens to the stories of he is confronted by the ghosts of several individuals who went through the very same kind of tragedy and followed those same rules. Will has to decide if he is going to follow the same rules.
Book Response and Connections:
Written in Pros/verse, a story of a brother's dedication to three simple rules: no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. Will's brother Shawn dies by gunshot when he was with his friend Tony. The Visual poetry describes the day, event, and objects of the time Shawn died. As Will makes his way down the elevator, is fifteen years old and listens to the stories of he is confronted by the ghosts of several individuals who went through the very same kind of tragedy and followed those same rules. Will has to decide if he is going to follow the same rules. The novel is a quick read and will be a great book for reluctant readers.
Books by Jason Reynolds:
Reading Group Guide by Simon & Schuster:
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Long-Way-Down/Jason-Reynolds/9781481438254/reading_group_guide
Jason Reynolds reads an excerpt from his book A Long Way Down by Faber and Faber, 2018:
Excellent Interview by BUILD Series 2017
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Outstanding Books for the College Bound
Knisley, L. (2013). Relish. New York, NY: First Second.
173 pages
A graphic novel of Lucy's heritage and coming of age around food, "good" food. There are a couple of recipes that break up the chapters as well with more illustrations to understand what to be looking for while going through the recipe process From birth receiving the scents and smells tastes from being in her mother's belly. Being fed excellent quality food from her father, to the educational cooking of her mother. Lucy understands and experiments with her own food choices and styles all on her own. In the end, Lucy graduates from college continues to entertain readers with Knisley's books.
Book Response and Connections:
Found on the Books for the College Bound list under Arts and Humanities 2014, it may also be appropriate for older high school students. The book reminds them to take life slow, eat well, and understand what food really brings to life: enjoy and savor every bite. The comic notion give the non fictions, autobiography a nice rendition of Knisley's life which is easy to read even for reluctant readers. Even discussing topics of divorce, rebellious nature of young adults, and finding one-self through different stages of life. Her experiences become your experiences and the reader lives vicariously in each comic style page.
Books by Lucy Knisley:
http://www.lucyknisley.com/books/
Teaching Ideas: Visual literacy books and ideas for parents, librarians, and teachers.
https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2016/11/21/graphic-novels-for-fun-and-learning
Book Trailers:
Lucy Knisley is interviewed by Henry Chamberlain July 25, 2014 and describes her experience with graphic novels and identifies with.
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