African Town
by Charles Waters and Irene Latham
31 Total Resources 6 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- African
- African American
Year Published 2022
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 790L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Irene Latham
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles Waters
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles Waters
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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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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
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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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Books for Young Readers
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Book Readings 2

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Vocabulary Resources 1

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Awards & Distinctions 6

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2023

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2023

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Geography, People, Places Selection, 2023

Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2023

Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2025
Winner, 2023

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2022
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