The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond
by Brenda Woods
Biracial Violet is one of the few African Americans in her suburban Washington community,... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
- African American
Year Published 2014
Word Count 39,914
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 670L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 163322, 6.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Racially mixed people--Fiction
- Racially mixed people
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- Families
- Families--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- African American Experience
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brenda Woods
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 1
Interview with Brenda Woods
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Educator Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Educator's Guide from Responsive Reads
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Teacher's Guide from Indiana Library Federation
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Awards & Distinctions 3
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Elementary Selection, 2014
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