The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
by Cynthia Y. Levinson and Evan Turk
38 Total Resources 10 Awards 7 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,349
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514818, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson about The People's Painter
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tara Sands
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Book Trailers 1
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Awards & Distinctions 10

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2022

Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2024
Finalist, 2022

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2022

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2021

Original Art Medal, 2002-2023
Silver Winner, 2021

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Arts Selection, 2021

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2021
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