The Palm of My Heart, The: Poetry by African American Children
by Davida Adedjouma and R. Gregory Christie
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1996
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- American poetry--African American authors--Collections
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General
- African American children's writings
- African Americans
- African Americans--Juvenile poetry
- African Americans--Poetry
- Children's writings
- Children's poetry, American
- American poetry
- African American authors
- Lists With This Book
- African American Poetry for Children
- Young People Speak
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Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with R. Gregory Christie about The Palm of My Heart, The
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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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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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Lesson Plan from Lee & Low
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Illustrator Honor, 1997

CCBC Choices
Selection, 1996
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