For the Love of Literacy

This graphic novel perfectly combines historical facts with engaging storytelling about the real life shark attacks in the early 1900s. The plot is based on authentic facts that are subordinate to the story itself. At the end of the book, there are a number of pages devoted to engaging readers in real information about the shark attacks that actually took place.  Teachers can use this text to:  supplement to social studies/history/Science lesson about Shark Attacks introduce students to graphic novels engage readers in a blook club ------- Author:  Lauren Tarshis, Georgia Ball (adaptor) Illustrator:  Hause Studio Year Published:  2020 Target Age/ Grade Level: Ages 8-12, Grades 3-7 Genre: Historical Fiction

Uncle Jed is a talented barber, beloved by many, who even without a shop never gives up on his dream. The setting is integral to the story and evokes a vivid historical time consistent with historical and geographical evidence. Social issues are portrayed honestly, without condoning bias for race, gender, or other differences. "Even though I was unconscious, the doctors wouldn't look at me until they finished with all the white patients" (Mitchell, 1998). This book is a fantastic is a fantastic read aloud for young children to teach them, regardless of time, place, situation, to never give up on their dreams. Teachers can use this text:  to teach about topics such as saving money, segregation, perseverance, and grit culturally Response Teaching use as a read aloud or anchor text for writing ------- Author: Margaree King Mitchell Illustrator: James E. Ransome Year Published: 1998 Target Age/ Grade Level: Ages 4-7, Grades K-2 Genre: Historical Fiction  

Ruby is unlike most girls in her town in Old China. She wants to attend university like the boys. This story is a great example of striving for more and ultimately getting rewarded for hard work. This text is a great example of historical fiction as Events, attitudes, and social issues are portrayed honestly, with historical evidence, and appropriate to the culture and time period (Galda, 2017). "This was unusual in China in those days, as many girls didn't learn to read and write" (Bridges, 2015). The illustrations enhance an understanding of the plot, setting, characterizations, and theme through the use of realistic details and culturally appropriate color schemes. Teachers can use this text to:  explore themes such as self-esteem, gender equality, family relationships teach about perseverance and goal setting Culturally Response Teaching ------- Author: Shirin Yim Bridges Illustrator: Sophie Blackall Year Published: 2015 Target Age/ Grade Level: Ages 8-12, Grades 3-7 ...

  The War That Saved My Life  is a beautifully told example of historical fiction. The setting, both in London and the English Countryside, is integral to the story and evokes a vivid historical time consistent with that of WWII in Europe. Characters are well developed- with feelings, values, and behavior that reflect the historical period. It is nearly impossible to not hate Mam while adoring Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan Smith. The themes of family and identity echo larger historical concerns and are important to today's readers (Galda 2017). This is a must read in all intermediate classrooms.  Teachers can use this text: during a book study to teach about WWII ------- Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Year Published: 2015 Target Age/ Grade Level: Ages 9-11/ Grades 4 - 7 Genre: Historical Fiction