GRADE 4
READING FOCUS: Fourth graders enjoy noticing clues as they read, and this month they can see how details add up over the course of a book and anticipate what might happen next.
Imagination & Exploration
Eleksyon Klas la/The Class Election Written by Mùthoni wa Gìchùrù & illustrated by Bruno Iradukunda When a classmate tells Lulu that she cannot be president because she’s a girl, she goes on to run for class president, win, and prove him wrong. Lulu receives more votes than the boy who runs against her. As the class president, she makes sure everyone knows that both girls and boys can achieve any goal.
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
GRADE 5
READING FOCUS: This month, fifth graders will build their reading stamina as they experience an easy-to-read but interest-level-appropriate story about a relatable character.
Creativity & Curiosity
Konpetisyon an/The Competition Written by Stacey Cherono Bett & illustrated by Emmanuel Bagirishya Anna’s passion is architecture. She loves building sculptures and decides to enter her school’s science competition. With encouragement from her parents and friends, Anna builds the best sculpture and wins the competition. This chapter book shows that perseverance and hard work can make a huge difference in our results.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
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