Born Behind Bars
by Padma Venkatraman
35 Total Resources 5 Awards 13 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- South Asian
Year Published 2021
Word Count 37,487
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 720L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514294, 5 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Books Featuring Incarcerated Family
- Forced Journeys - Grade 4-5
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Padma Venkatraman about Born Behind Bars
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Padma Venkatraman
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 12
Meet-the-Author Recording with Padma Venkatraman
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Dr. Bickmore's YA Wednesday
Guest Post by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Nerdy Book Club
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Uma Krishnaswami
Guest Post by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Watch. Connect. Read.
Guest Post by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Brightly
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Story in the Public Square
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Mirrors Windows Doors
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Braided Way: Faces & Voices of Spiritual Practice
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Highlights Foundation
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Kids Ask Authors
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Mackin Community
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Random House
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Writing Activity from Penguin Classroom
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Writing Prompt from Penguin Classroom
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Poetry Writing Prompt from Penguin Classroom
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Writing Activity from Penguin Classroom
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Books On Tape® / Listening Library
Book Trailers 2
Book Talk from Ogdensburg Public Library
Created by Ogdensburg Public Library
Video Book Trailer from Padma Venkatraman
Created by Padma Venkatraman
Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
World History & Culture Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2022
South Asia Book Award for Children's & Young Adult Literature, 2012-2024
Winner, 2022
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2021
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