Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue
by Julius Lester
The largest slave auction in U.S. history took place on March 2 and 3, 1859. Over... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2005
Word Count 25,393
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 86562, 4 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Slavery--Juvenile fiction
- Slavery--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- African Americans--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
- African Americans--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General (see also headings under Family)
- Lists With This Book
- Edgy Young Adult Fiction
- Survival Books
- Slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Julius Lester about Day of Tears
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Julius Lester
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activity Guide from South Carolina Association of School Librarians
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Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
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Lesson Plan from Disney-Hyperion
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
Author Winner, 2006
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2006
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023
Selection, 2006
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2006
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