Because of You, John Lewis
by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Keith Henry Brown
36 Total Resources 6 Awards 3 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-6
- 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
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
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Our Original Resources 8
Audio Name Pronunciation with Andrea Davis Pinkney
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In-depth Written Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ron Butler
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Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Scholastic
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 6

Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2023

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2023

Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2023

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2023
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