Born Behind Bars
by Padma Venkatraman
20 Total Resources 3 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- South Asian
Year Published 2021
Word Count 37,487
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514294, 5.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Padma Venkatraman
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Author 4
Author Interviews 8
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by Dr. Bickmore's YA Wednesday
Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Created by We Need Diverse Books
Guest Post by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Nerdy Book Club
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
Guest Post by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Publishers Weekly
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Writing Activity from Penguin Classroom
Created by Penguin Classroom
Discussion Guide from Penguin Random House
Created by Penguin Random House
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Padma Venkatraman
Created by Books On Tape® / Listening Library
Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
Created by Vocabulary.com
Awards & Distinctions 3
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2021
Selection, 2021
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Selection, 2021
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