The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and John Parra
“A worthy... read more
20 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2020
Word Count 1,322
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1080L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 507737, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- African American women journalists
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Journalists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Journalists
- Payne, Ethel L.--Juvenile literature
- United States
- African American women journalists--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Payne, Ethel L
- Lists With This Book
- Conversations through Literacy
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- Black History Biographies
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with John Parra
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with John Parra
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 9
Past Present with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by The Booking Biz
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with John Parra
Created by Latinxs in Kid Lit
Interview with John Parra
Created by Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Interview with John Parra
Created by Language During Mealtime
Interview with John Parra
Created by Publishers Weekly
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster
Awards & Distinctions 4
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2022
Biography Selection, 2021
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 2021
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