Cherries and Cherry Pits
by Vera B. Williams
A young girl tells and draws stories about four people she observes in her neighborhood.... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Cultural Area
- African American
Year Published 1986
Word Count 1,828
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 550L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 27480
- Curricular Area
- Art
Our Original Resources 4

Meet-the-Author Movie with Vera B. Williams
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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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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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Martha Plimpton
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Awards & Distinctions 3

Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2019
Selection, 1986

CCBC Choices
Selection, 1986
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