The Piano Man
by Debbi Chocolate and Eric Velasquez
In this beautiful story, poignant prose and lush paintings tell the story of a girl's... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1998
Word Count 636
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 840L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 59751, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Lists With This Book
- African American Grandparents
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Eric Velasquez about The Piano Man
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Eric Velasquez
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 1

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
New Talent Winner, 1999
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