GRADE 4
READING FOCUS: This month’s selection offers fourth graders the opportunity to explore a story centered around a memorable character, a child who may be like someone they know. As they read, students can think about what they learn about the main character from what she does and says.
Imagination & Exploration
Yon ti fi yo rele Kati/A Girl Named Kati Written by Jean Fuedo Quince & illustrated by Audeva Joseph Kati cracks jokes with her friends, goes to school in a uniform, does chores around the house, and loves her family. But her muse is her little brother, Jean. She loves how close they are and how comfortable they are together. This inspires Kati to focus on her dream of writing. A Girl Named Kati is a sweet story about the importance of family.
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
GRADE 5
READING FOCUS: This month, fifth graders can think about how an author structures a book to tell an interesting story. As they read, students can think about how each chapter progresses the story, adds new information, and builds toward a resolution.
Imagination & Exploration
Lila Written by Christina Doret & illustrated by Audeva Joseph
Desine pa • Illustrated by Audeva Joseph Otè • Written by Christina Doret
Lila doesn’t want to play hopscotch or jump rope with the girls. She wants to play soccer with all the boys. But after they reject her, Lila starts to practice soccer using an old bottle because she does not have a ball. When Lila’s mother gets Lila her own special ball, all the kids want to play with it. Lila has one condition: All the boys and girls should be able to play soccer together!
ADVENTURE
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
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