What's Special about Me, Mama?
by Kristina Evans and Javaka Steptoe
An affirming, purposeful picture book is told through dialogue between a mother and... read more
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2011
Word Count 325
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 149963, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Individuality
- Love--Fiction
- Mother-son relationship--Fiction
- Stories in rhyme
- Individuality--Fiction
- Mothers and sons--Fiction
- Mothers and sons
- African Americans--Fiction
- Love
- Mothers and sons--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Individuality--Juvenile fiction
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Javaka Steptoe
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 2
Interview with Javaka Steptoe
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Interview with Javaka Steptoe
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 1
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
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