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The Evolving Role of Race in Children’s Lit, From ‘Harry Potter’ to ‘The Hate U Give’

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For Ebony Elizabeth Thomas—as for many people who came of age in the 1990s and early 2000s—it was the Harry Potter series. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas. I was thrilled—and I was in my early 20s when I first read those words,” Thomas says. Ebony Thomas: Definitely. Most people can recall a book that changed their life.

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Hi-Lo Texts: Reaching fringe readers with text bands

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Nelson (F, dystopian) Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (F series, The Underland Chronicles) Hidden by Helen Frost (RF, novel in verse) Holes by Louis Sachar (RF novel) House Arrest by K.A. Equity not equality You will not be able to spend equal time with each reader or writer. Final tips on using hi-lo texts and text bands 1.

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

As a writer, speaker and bilingual workshop facilitator, Jennifer strives to inspire educators and shift practices in schools around the world. | Un producto de la educación experimental basada en proyectos, Jennifer D. link] Tom Vander Ark CEO, Getting Smart @tvanderark Tom Vander Ark is an advocate for innovations in learning.