Read Across America week is almost here. Do you have any plans for your lessons about this?
I came across this wonderful idea from Naomi O’Brien (@readlikearockstarteaching). She created her own list and picked a focus for each day. You can check her post here.
I wanted to adapt this idea a little bit for my classes. Each day we will have a theme. I tried to find books mostly from Latina authors and books that allow all my students to feel represented. I hope you find this book selection useful for your lessons this week.
Here is our weekly plan:
Here is a break down of each day and the books planned on each theme:
Monday: A day for important and remarkable biographies.
Sembrando Historias by Anika Denise
Una Niña Llamada Rosita by Anika Denise
La Historia de Ruby Bridges by Robert Cole
Be Bold Be Brave Chiquitos by Naibe Reynoso
Tuesday: We will read books with interesting settings and places.
Quizás Algo Hermoso by Isabel Campoy
Rescatando Palabras by Angela Burke
Un Regalo para Amma by Meera Sriram
Vamos a San Salvador by Lil Libros
Wednesday: Our theme is all about animals and pets.
Las Aventuras de Sr. Macaw by Leticia Ordaz
Omar el Jaguar by Andrea Olatunji
Guido el Armadillo by Andrea Olatunji
Mateo y su Gato Rojo by Lucia Prieto
Thursday: A day dedicated to read about our family and friends.
Brandon and his mask by Katherine Morban
El Cabello Maravilloso de Lani Rae
Nuestra Clase es una Familia by Shannon Olsen
Federico y sus familias by Milie Hernandez
Mi mamá es una heroina by CJ Charles
Friday: We will celebrate our identity and heritage.
Dos culturas en un corazón by Denise Colokuris
Rene tiene dos apellidos by Rene Colato
Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle
Do you have any of these books? What themes would you add to your Read Across America week?
Thank you for reading!!! Have a lovely week profes!
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