My Brigadista Year
by Katherine Paterson
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- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2017
Word Count 30,179
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 830L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 192449, 5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Literacy--Cuba--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Rural poor--Education--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Coming of age--Fiction
- Literacy--Cuba--History--Fiction
- Historical fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical
- Cuba--History--20th century--Fiction
- Cuba--History--20th century--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
- Child teachers--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | Latin America
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | General
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 35
In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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2013 Children's Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
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How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
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On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
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On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
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On reading with Katherine Paterson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Teacher's Guide from Candlewick Press
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Frankie Corzo
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Middle Selection, 2018
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
World History & Culture Selection, 2018
International Latino Book Awards, 2000-2023
First Place Winner, 2018
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