Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
by Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi chose a unique medium, the “graphic memoir,” to tell... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Graphic Novel
- Cultural Area
- Middle Eastern
Year Published 2003
Word Count 16,162
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 380L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 76929
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
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- Global Reading
- Graphic Novels for Children & Teens
- Peace and Social Justice
- Death & Loss
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Marjane Satrapi about Persepolis
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Marjane Satrapi
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Alex Awards, 1998-2020
Winner, 2004

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Selection, 2004
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