We Deserve Monuments
by Jas Hammonds
"An absolute must read." —Buzzfeed
"A gripping... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Cultural Experience
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
- African American
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2022
Word Count 86,654
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518474, 13.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- BCALA Best of the Best 2022 9th - 12th
Our Original Resources 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 10
Panel Discussion with Jas Hammonds
Created by The Novel Neighbor
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Horn Book
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by American Booksellers Association
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Geeks Out
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Fierce Reads
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Miss Print
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by The Nerd Daily
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by NPR
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Shondaland
Interview with Jas Hammonds
Created by Publishers Weekly
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tamika Katon-Donegal
Created by Recorded Books
Book Trailers 2
Audiobook Trailer from Recorded Books
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Book Talk from Fierce Reads
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2023
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
New Talent Winner, 2023
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
New Talent Winner, 2023
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2022
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