Un verano loco
by Rita Williams-Garcia • Related Edition: English-Language
The Spanish-language edition of the beloved Newbery Honor–winning novel... read more
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2010
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rita Williams-Garcia
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Rita Williams-Garcia “Objects, Textures, and Characters”
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In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 29
In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Rita Williams-Garcia “Objects, Textures, and Characters”
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On reading and writing as a child with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Girl Books For Boys Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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'Who Said It?' with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On growing up in an Army family with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On her early days as a writer with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Getting started on a new book with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On telling a story from a child's point of view with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On author's writing process with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the legwork behind every novel with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On writing for young people with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On talking with young people about sensitive topics with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the writer's life with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On real life and imagination with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On seeing the world with fresh eyes with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On getting a story out to the world with Rita Williams-Garcia
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A tip for young writers with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On dealing with writer's block with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On rejection with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On what she would do if not writing with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Spanish Selection, 2024
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