Because of You, John Lewis
by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Keith Henry Brown
29 Total Resources 7 Awards 1 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2022
Word Count 1,472
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 720L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 515354, 0.5 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 14
In-depth Written Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Keith Henry Brown
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Politics and Prose
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Scholastic
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by National Book Festival
A conversation with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Scholastic
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Children & Libraries
May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture, 2014, given by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ron Butler
Created by Scholastic Audio
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Scholastic
Created by Scholastic
Awards & Distinctions 7
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2023
Finalist, 2023
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2023
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2023
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2023
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Finalist, 2023
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2023
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