JANUARY’S READING IN HAITIAN CREOLE
GRADE 2
READING FOCUS: This month’s selection highlights how lively illustrations work together with an author’s text to create an enjoyable reading experience and help second graders learn new vocabulary.
Imagination & Exploration
Tamales! Tamales! Tamales! Written by Nina Flores & illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Sofia loves her neighborhood, and she especially loves when the whole neighborhood gets together for a potluck every summer. Sofia wants to make tamales with her abuelita and is ready to help every step of the way. When the party rolls around and dishes are unveiled, it looks like everyone has made something similar to tamales. Two pages at the back of the book give information about the various dishes pictured, which come from all around the world.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
GRADE 3
READING FOCUS: With this month’s book, third graders will take note of new vocabulary as they read about what people can accomplish when they work together.
Creativity & Curiosity
Ti Nita gen yon GWO Lide/ Little Nita’s BIG Idea Written by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Carolina Farías
Little Nita wants to make the world’s largest fruit salad and looks around her neighborhood for help. Nita’s journey to her fruit salad is the perfect example of a community coming together. This contemporary take on the classic tale of Stone Soup is a celebration of community, with a nod toward fresh, healthy foods.
ADVENTURE
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
THE WORLD AROUND US
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections: January | 15
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