We Deserve Monuments
by Jas Hammonds
"An absolute must read." —Buzzfeed
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33 Total Resources 8 Awards 15 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Cultural Experience
- LGBTQ+
- African American
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
Year Published 2022
Word Count 86,654
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518474, 13 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- 2024 OCBC History
Our Original Resources 3
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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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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Activity and Discussion Guide from Read Across America
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tamika Katon-Donegal
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Book Trailers 2
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Book Talk from Fierce Reads
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 8
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2024
Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2024
Commended, 2024
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2024
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2024
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Selection, 2024
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2023
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
New Talent Winner, 2023
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2022
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