Entering Grade 5
Biography
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Boy by Roald Dahl
Sequel: Going Solo The author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many other beloved books tells about his own childhood. (nonfiction) |
 
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Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet by Andrea Cheng
The story of a man, who lived enslaved in South Carolina in the early 1800’s, who became a skilled potter and defied the law to record his life in clay. (nonfiction) |
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El Deafo by Cece Bel
In this graphic novel, Cece Bel retells her story of growing up with hearing loss, trying to make friends, and deciding that her awkward giant hearing aid gave her super powers. |
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Fred Korematsu Speaks Up (Fighting for Justice series) by Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi
The story of a Japanese-American who refused to be forced into an internment camp in 1941 at the start of WWII. He continued his protest even in prison. (nonfiction) |
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Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander and others
This book celebrates 20 famed poets through poetry and beautiful illustrations. Mini-biographies of the poets are included. |
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Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. White by Melissa Sweet
The author uses photos, family letters, collage techniques and White’s writing (including several drafts of the opening of Charlotte’s Web), to tell the story of this author of children’s books, and how his farm in Maine influenced his stories. (nonfiction) |
 
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Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schultz by Beverly Gherman
Story of the life of the creator of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, illustrated with archival photos and selections from his comics. (nonfiction) |
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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices by various authors
An anthology of poems, essays and stories to add hope to a world that is sometimes fearful.. The diverse authors share advice and encouragement from their experiences. |