One Crazy Summer
by Rita Williams-Garcia • Book 1 of the Gaither Sisters Trilogy • Related Editions: See others
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2010
Word Count 45,483
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 135338, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Oakland (Calif.)
- Civil rights movements--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
- Mothers--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Sisters
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Sisters--Fiction
- African Americans
- History
- Poets--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Poets
- Oakland (Calif.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- Black Panther Party
- Mothers
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Black Panther Party--Fiction
- Civil rights movements
- Lists With This Book
- 50 Multicultural Books for Children
- Family
- Images of Community
- Brothers & Sisters
- Civil Rights Movement
- #BlackLivesMatter Reads - Kids
- KidCitizen Engagement
- Fifty Best Books for 9 & 10 Year Olds
- YA Resists
- Living Through Big Changes
- Racism & Justice
- Anti-Racist Reading List
- Race and Racism
- Conversations through Literacy
- Great Reads Booklist
- Sample: EL Education, Grades 6-8
- Books From All 50 States - California
Our Original Resources 10
Meet-the-Author Recording with Rita Williams-Garcia about One Crazy Summer
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rita Williams-Garcia
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Rita Williams-Garcia “Objects, Textures, and Characters”
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In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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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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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 38
Meet-the-Author Recording with Rita Williams-Garcia
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In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Rita Williams-Garcia “Objects, Textures, and Characters”
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Author Fan Face-off with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On One Crazy Summer and the Black Panthers with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On writing about a mother who abandoned her children with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On making the past come alive with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On reading and writing as a child with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Girl Books For Boys Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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'Who Said It?' with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On growing up in an Army family with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On her early days as a writer with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Getting started on a new book with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On telling a story from a child's point of view with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On author's writing process with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the legwork behind every novel with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On writing for young people with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On talking with young people about sensitive topics with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the writer's life with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On real life and imagination with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On seeing the world with fresh eyes with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On getting a story out to the world with Rita Williams-Garcia
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A tip for young writers with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On dealing with writer's block with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On rejection with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On what she would do if not writing with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 15
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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Lesson Plan from HarperCollins
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Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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Lesson Plan from Classroom Bookshelf
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Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Discussion Guide from Be A Learning Hero
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Unit Plan from Teach Like A Champion
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Lesson Plan from Elite Texas
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Activity Sheets from RIF Literacy Central
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Reading Guide from Reading With Relevance
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by SiSi Aisha Johnson
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 13
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Author Winner, 2011
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Honor, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2011
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2011
Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2025
Winner, 2011
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2010
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2010
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2010
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Fiction Selection, 2010
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