Goin' Someplace Special
by Patricia C. McKissack and Jerry Pinkney
In a story based on Patricia McKissack’s own childhood growing up in Nashville... read more
30 Total Resources 5 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2001
Word Count 1,593
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 53934, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
- Lists With This Book
- Exploring Tennessee
- Images of Community
- Religion
- African American Grandparents
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Jerry Pinkney about Goin' Someplace Special
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jerry Pinkney
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Patricia C. McKissack
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In-depth Written Interview with Jerry Pinkney
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In-depth Written Interview with Patricia C. McKissack
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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 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Teach Peace Now
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Lesson Plan from Illinois School Library Media Association
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Awards & Distinctions 5

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2022
Illustrator Winner, 2002

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2002

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 2002

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 2002

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002
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