Lalani of the Distant Sea
by Erin Entrada Kelly
40 Total Resources 9 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
- Asian
Year Published 2019
Word Count 51,828
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 504302, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Adventure and adventurers--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Villages--Fiction
- Fantasy
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
- Sex role--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly about Lalani of the Distant Sea
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 20
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Kelly Yang
Telling Authentic Stories Panel Discussion with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On growing up a reader with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On beginning as a writer with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Learning about the world of publishing with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On putting something creative out in the universe with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On seeing herself in a book with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On building compassion and empathy through books with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On her writing process with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On subtlety and economy with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On giving voice to quiet characters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On ways to be mighty with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On honesty from young readers with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On where her stories come from with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On celebrating Filipino culture with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On writing for children with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On why book choice matters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Educator's Guide from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by LuLu Lam
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by LuLu Lam
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Shelf Stuff
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 9
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2020
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2023
Finalist, 2020
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2019
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2019
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2019
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2019
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