A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
by Duncan Tonatiuh
44 Total Resources 9 Awards 2 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
Year Published 2022
Word Count 934
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518765, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Lists With This Book
- Picture Books for Latinx Heritage
- Global Family Stories - Grade 2-3
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Duncan Tonatiuh about A Land of Books
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Duncan Tonatiuh
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Duncan Tonatiuh “A Land of Books Virtual Book Tour”
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In-depth Written Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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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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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Invitation to Imagine from Duncan Tonatiuh
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 14
Meet-the-Author Recording with Duncan Tonatiuh
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In-depth Written Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Duncan Tonatiuh “A Land of Books Virtual Book Tour”
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Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Spanish Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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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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Activity and Discussion Guide from Read Across America
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Invitation to Imagine from Duncan Tonatiuh
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Carolina Hoyos
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 9
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2023
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Illustrator Honor, 2023
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
World History & Culture Selection, 2023
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2023
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Multicultural Selection, 2023; Multicultural Selection, 2023
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2022
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2022
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