Author: Ashley Bryan
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Published Date: 1997
Number of pages: 26
Genre: Poetry, ABC book, Informational
Runner up on the Coretta Scott King Awards with one Honor Book as both writer and illustrator
I would rate this book ADVISABLE. I feel that the students would still benefit and obtain information. This book gives good examples of poetry, but I don't think that the education purpose of this book would focus more on students comprehension.
This is an ABC book, and throughout the book the author talks about the history of African Americans. Each page talks about a character in the book and describes their life or something about them. The illustrations are amazing and are catching to the eye.
I would use this book to introduce African American history. This book does not go into great details, but gives good points in history. Students would be able to relate to some of the characters and make connections in their own life. I would read this book to the class and have them listen to the words used. The words in this book create imagery for the students, and can help encourage their poetry skills.
Ratings
ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.
ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. The education purpose would focus more on students reading and comprehension.
OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.
NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.
I would rate this book ADVISABLE. I feel that the students would still benefit and obtain information. This book gives good examples of poetry, but I don't think that the education purpose of this book would focus more on students comprehension.
This is an ABC book, and throughout the book the author talks about the history of African Americans. Each page talks about a character in the book and describes their life or something about them. The illustrations are amazing and are catching to the eye.
I would use this book to introduce African American history. This book does not go into great details, but gives good points in history. Students would be able to relate to some of the characters and make connections in their own life. I would read this book to the class and have them listen to the words used. The words in this book create imagery for the students, and can help encourage their poetry skills.
Ratings
ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.
ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. The education purpose would focus more on students reading and comprehension.
OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.
NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.
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