The Talk
by Alicia D. Williams and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
16 Total Resources 8 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Men / Boys
Year Published 2022
Word Count 806
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518428, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- BCALA Best of the Best 2022 Prek-4
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Alicia D. Williams about The Talk
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Alicia D. Williams
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
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster
Book Readings 1

Complete Video Reading narrated by Alicia D. Williams
Created by Simon Kids
Awards & Distinctions 8

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2023

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2023

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
Author Honor, 2023

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Picture Book Text Honor, 2023

Original Art Medal, 2002-2022
Silver Winner, 2022

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2022

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2022
Selection, 2022

Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Silver Winner, 2022
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