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No, David! (Kindergarten)
This was one of the books that stuck with me in kindergarten. I remember the images and the very simple wording of each page. -
A Bad Case Of Stripes (2nd Grade)
A Bad Case of Stripes explores metaphysics and ethics while focusing on bullying, perception of oneself, and individuality. Through the use of a lima bean metaphor, A Bad Case of Stripes imparts a lesson on the value of being one's authentic self. -
Bud, Not Buddy (5th Grade)
Gives students a chance to reflect on the challenges that African Americans faced at this time in history. -
Holes by Louis Sachar (6th Grade)
It's a book filled with adventures and is mysterious. It's a good book that teaches you about friendship and loyalty. -
New Kid by Jerry Craft (7th Grade)
This book helped with discussions of panel sizes and shapes, the dialogue, the caption boxes, the framing, and the use of color. -
The giver by Lois Lowry (8th Grade)
The Giver reminds us that it's important for a culture to remember its past, even if it contains upsetting details we'd rather forget. It serves as a reminder that without an understanding of the past, we cannot find meaningful meaning in the present. -
Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck (9th Grade)
I feel like this book was good at teaching students what it means to be a kind, socially conscious person who has sympathy for others. -
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (10th Grade)
I feel like with this book through literature, students can study history and the foundations of society. -
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury (11th Grade)
It encourages awareness of and conversation in the classroom about how pervasive violence is in society. -
In Darkeness by Nick Lake (12th grade)
It has gorgeous writing and excellent figurative language examples.