Friday, June 7, 2019

Saving Winslow and Game Changers

Texas Bluebonnets 2019


Creech, S. (2018). Saving Winslow : A novel. New York, NY: Joanna Cotler Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Overview: A sweet story about a boy and donkey. Louie has not had very much success with living things. They usually die when he tries to help them. His uncle has a farm and his dad brings home a brand new baby donkey one night. Everyone thought Winslow would not make it. Louie was determined to help Winslow. He sought out supplies and attended to Winslow with such dedication.

Level: Middle Grades
Reading Level: 4.1
Genre: Realistic Fiction or Animal Fiction

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Cline-Ransome, L., & Ransome, J. (2018). Game changers : The story of Venus and Serena Williams. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Overview: Venus and Serena Williams are champion tennis players. This biography talks about their childhood and beginning careers. They have had to face racial discrimination throughout their careers in an all white sport. They grew up in Compton in Los Angeles County. The girls faced gang gun fire and low quality facilities. With their family support and dedication they won their success.

Level: ElementaryReading Level: 5.7Reading Level: Genre: Biography

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