Planet Middle School
by Nikki Grimes
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Poetry
- Cultural Area
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2011
Word Count 9,970
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 680L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 146039
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- School Stories: Selected K-12 Literature
- African American Experience
- Juvenile Fiction
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Nikki Grimes
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 11
In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
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Writing From the Inside Out with Nikki Grimes
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Interview with Nikki Grimes
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Wilder Medal Acceptance Speech, 2017, given by Nikki Grimes
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Interview with Nikki Grimes
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Children’s Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Nikki Grimes
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teacher's Guide from Nikki Grimes
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2020
Sports Selection, 2012
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
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