Black Is a Rainbow Color
by Angela Joy and Ekua Holmes
39 Total Resources 10 Awards 2 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2020
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Angela Joy about Black Is a Rainbow Color
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Ekua Holmes
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Angela Joy
Created by TeachingBooks
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
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Activity Ideas from Jojo's Book Club
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Conversation Starters from Schaumburg Township District Library
Created by Schaumburg Township District Library
Book Readings 3
Complete Video Reading narrated by Angela Joy
Created by OurShelves Diverse Kids Books

Complete Video Reading narrated by Angela Joy
Created by Angela Joy

Complete Video Reading narrated by Angela Joy
Created by Macmillan Children's Books
Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Macmillan Children's Books
Created by Macmillan Children's Books
Awards & Distinctions 10

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2021

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021

Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2023
Selection, 2021

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2021

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2022
Selection, 2020

Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2020

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2020
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