Selavi, That Is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope
by Youme Landowne
"Not so long ago and not so far away, people with guns could take a family, burn... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2004
Word Count 1,171
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 590L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 78978, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2022
Multicultural and International Honor, 2005
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2005
Américas Award, 1993-2022
Commended, 2004
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