Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir
by Nikki Grimes
36 Total Resources 8 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
Year Published 2019
Word Count 27,976
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 840L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 507146, 4.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Nikki Grimes about Ordinary Hazards
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Author 3
Author Interviews 18
Meet-the-Author Recording with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
2020 Sibert Honor Acceptance Speech given by Nikki Grimes
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
2020 Michael L. Printz Award Authors Q&A with Nikki Grimes
Created by American Library Association
2020 Michael L. Printz Honor Speech by Nikki Grimes
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by The Brown Bookshelf
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by School Library Journal
Writing From the Inside Out with Nikki Grimes
Created by the TeachingBooks Blog
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Christian Standard
Wilder Medal Acceptance Speech, 2017, given by Nikki Grimes
Created by Horn Book
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by All the Wonders
Children’s Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Nikki Grimes
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Matthew C. Winner
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Kennedy Center
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Allen AtPerry
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Discussion Guide from Boyds Mills and Kane Press
Created by Boyds Mills and Kane Press
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Nikki Grimes
Created by Recorded Books
Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
Created by Vocabulary.com
Awards & Distinctions 8
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Biography Selection, 2020
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2022
Honor, 2020
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2021
Selection, 2019
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