Jason Reynolds

by Golriz Golkar

Overview

Jason Reynolds's books are beloved by many readers. Learn about how he became a bestseller!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543541311
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Capstone Influential People Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Golriz Golkar is the author of more than 40 nonfiction books for children. Inspired by her work as an elementary school teacher, she loves to write the kinds of books that students are excited to read. Golriz holds a B.A. in American literature and culture from UCLA and an Ed.M. in language and literacy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She loves to travel and study languages. Golriz lives in France with her husband and young daughter, Ariane. She thinks children are the very best teachers, and she loves learning from her daughter every day.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Celebrity Author 4

Chapter 2 A Boy Who Did Not Like to Read 10

Chapter 3 Picking Up the Pen 16

Chapter 4 Helping Others Find Their Voices 24

Glossary 28

Timeline 29

Activity 30

Further Resources 32

Index 32

Interviews

Biographies engage students with people they hear about in the news; Activities encourage creativity and learning about careers of interest; Inspirational stories show readers how each star overcame obstacles to achieve success

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2019

Gr 4–7–This new series profiles a wide range of prominent people, from athletes to authors to royalty. The titles present the obstacles their subjects overcame and spotlight their positive impact on the world. The series benefits from a diverse, contemporary set of subjects who will spark reader interest. Any controversy, particularly in regard to Colin Kaepernick, is addressed evenhandedly. The text, written between a second and third grade reading level, is easily digestible for struggling readers, with about six sentences per page and four chapters in total. Though the volumes are short, each one packs in extensive biographical information. Attractive page layouts feature vivid, often full-page photographs, along with doodle-style drawings. Each book contains nonfiction text features like bold words, captions, a glossary, time line, index, and a list of further resources. An interactive activity, such as writing a poem or organizing a sports day, is also included, which serves as a way for readers to take action and make a difference like the inspiring figures they are reading about. VERDICT This series, directed toward middle graders, is an excellent choice for biographical research.

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