In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape. In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them. This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.
From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo, a novel that moves between Japan past and present to tell a time-bending story about desire and destiny. Having married her childhood sweetheart, Riko now finds herself trapped in a relationship that has been soured by infidelity. One day, by chance, she runs into her old friend Mr Takaoka, who offers friendship, love, and an unusual escape: he teaches her the trick of living inside her dreams. And so, each night, she sinks into another life: first as a high-ranking courtesan in the 17th century, and then as a serving lady to a princess in the late Middle Ages. As she experiences desire and heartbreak in the past, so Riko comes to reconsider her life as a 21st century woman, as a wife, as a mother, and as a lover, and to ask herself whether, after loving her husband and loving Mr Takaoka, she is now ready for her third great love.
Not available in Deschutes County, Oregon until May, 1st, 2003. This one-story design makes efficient use of a moderate footprint and is adorned with special details such as a covered porch, shuttered windows and a sidelighted entry. The interior also contains a wealth of amenities that make this home a standout. Both the great room and the master salon are vaulted. The great room has a beamed ceiling and a fireplace flanked by windows overlooking a vaulted porch. Look for a built-in desk in the kitchen and built-ins or a hutch recess in the dining area. The den opens through double doors and has an optional built-in desk or closet. Two full baths in the plan include a compartmented master bath with spa tub, and a bath shared by Bedrooms 2 and 3. Bedroom 3 features built-in shelves; Bedroom 2 has an arched window. A large shop area adds to the convenience of the two-car garage. Reach the garage via an entrance in the laundry room.
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Get ready for two fun-filled days of beginning-to-end excitement with this engaging lesson in ELA skills and critical thinking! This editable product is also available in my Bundle of Fear (200+ Pages and growing). Don't miss out! Your students will love the English Language Arts lessons embedded in this escape room - as they engage in problem-solving and teamwork to break Poe out of the graveyard! No props needed - you'll create student packets and hide keys from the materials provided. This lesson is great any time of year, and includes reading comprehension passages, poetry analysis, and nonfiction text. Note: This lesson requires lots of prep, so plan accordingly! Plan this escape room challenge for two 50-minute class periods. Also, schedule approximately fifteen-twenty minutes during the previous class period to give instructions and prepare your students. Editable Contents include: ✓ Overview of Escape Room Tasks ✓ Step-by-Step Instructions ✓ Answer Keys for Task Cards and Keys ✓ Contents of Team Packets (to help you compile) ✓ Signs and Keys with Teacher’s Guide ✓ Team Clues Talley Cards ✓ Cipher Decoding Maze ✓ Expectations and Procedures ✓ Final Checklist and Scoring Guide ✓ Six Keys – One for Each Mission ✓ Mission One: Capture the Key from the Raven ✓ Mission Two: Break into the Poe Family Mausoleum ✓ Mission Three: Grab Poe, Write Message on Tee, Run ✓ Mission Four: Awaken Poe from his Dream ✓ Mission Five: Lure Away the Ghost ✓ Mission Six: Escape through the Tunnel and Back Gate This escape room is designed so that you prepare everything beforehand and spend the time with your students - helping them and enjoying their learning fun. ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* While you're here, be sure to check out these other related products! Poetry Test Passage-Based Summative Assessment Poetry and Literary Devices Lessons 1. Poetic Devices Lessons Engaging Activities Pack 2. Poetry Analysis of "Because I Could Nor Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson Close-Read and Analysis Lessons with Song Lyrics 1. My Life Symbolized by Song Titles 2. Coldplay's "Violet Hill" Song Lyric Analysis Lesson 3. "Love Interruption" by Jack White Lyric Study and Music Video/Song Analysis ELA Games 1. Characterization: Character Portrayal Game 2. "Name That Tone" - Author's Tone Game Thank you for your interest in my shop! ❤ ©Teaching and Motivating Teens, 2017
Henry "Box" Brown (c.1815 after 1889) was a 19th century Virginia enslaved African, and later a noted abolitionist speaker, who escaped to freedom by having himself mailed to Philadelphia...
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When I was in high school you would often see scenes in movies depicting someone being swallowed up by quicksand. It was a frightening thought to be trapped in such a seemingly helpless situation. …
Once a young girl in Somalia who wanted to be in films and escape the domineering grasp of her father, Adua is now an "Old Lira," a woman who immigrated to Italy during the first wave in the 1970's. With the end of the Somalian civil war, Adua begins to seriously consider returning to the country of her birth. Sitting at the foot of the elephant statue that holds up the obelisk in Santa Maria square in Rome, she recounts her story, attempting to make sense of the past forty years and what the future might hold. When she first arrived in Rome and her film dreams ended in failure and shame, she knew she could not return to totalitarian Somalia and the vice-like purview of her father. Once a translator for the Italian colonial regime, her father's past in Italy and the rest of his life in Somalia were characterized by attempts to live fully under the punishing hand of regimes, while Adua was left to reckon with the after-effects of his choices. Adua is the unforgettable story of a father and daughter grappling with the implications of colonialism, immigration and racism that have bisected both of their lives.
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This blog reviews books written for children and young adults about World War II along with popular culture movies, comics, food from the early 1940s
Red and Blue from “This is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. I love this book. It’s so good just read it if you haven’t. And if you have, read it again.
After escaping from a convent, this swashbuckler had the strength to chase her dreams: which were apparently to drink, fight, and womanize.
