Synopsis:
Malcolm Bakersfield's new classmate, Nia Stellar is "not your average girl." Exciting and fantastic events occur, seemingly to do with her and a scruffy, used pencil. Nia challenges Malc in many ways and he discovers new abilities and sides to himself. We join him in his quest to find the truth to to the power of the pencil.
And, like him, we just may learn a lot about ourselves.
For educators:
The Magic Pencil, is a vehicle to drive youth toward self-discovery and determination. The Magic Pencil delivers real life lessons in an entertaining and positive way.
Karen E. Dabney has crafted a compelling and entertaining story revolving around an inquisitive boy, a mysterious girl and a "magic" pencil.
In the story the children speak naturally to one another using Standard English, when necessary or desired, while demonstrating their ability to switch back and forth with little effort. The result is a gentle education for those who have preconceived notions regarding the users of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as "Ebonics."
Readers of The Magic Pencil will come to understand that the characters who continually use AAVE are not any less intelligent than those who speak Standard English. This discovery is important in that it lifts the self-esteem of youth who may struggle with the latter's correct usage.
Important lessons are also to be found in The Magic Pencil. The story imparts means and methods youth may employ to successfully navigate through the pitfalls they may encounter in life. Self-determination and self-reliance are fostered. The attainment of knowledge is lauded. Educators will find the book useful as a way to reach students who are resistant toward the mastery of standard English. History is woven throughout the story as well as poetry. There is something for everyone in this wonderful book.
The Magic Pencil is an important and magnetically didactic read!
"Karen's work is unrivaled in young adult literature."
— Jimmy Santiago Baca, author.
"I highly recommend it [the book]. It is a very clean and well-written."
— David Rambeau, educator, journalist and producer and director of Project BAIT * Black Awareness in Television, Detroit, MI
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Malcolm Bakersfield's new classmate, Nia Stellar is "not your average girl." Exciting and fantastic events occur, seemingly to do with her and a scruffy, used pencil. Nia challenges Malc in many ways and he discovers new abilities and sides to himself. We join him in his quest to find the truth to to the power of the pencil.
And, like him, we just may learn a lot about ourselves.
For educators:
The Magic Pencil, is a vehicle to drive youth toward self-discovery and determination. The Magic Pencil delivers real life lessons in an entertaining and positive way.
Karen E. Dabney has crafted a compelling and entertaining story revolving around an inquisitive boy, a mysterious girl and a "magic" pencil.
In the story the children speak naturally to one another using Standard English, when necessary or desired, while demonstrating their ability to switch back and forth with little effort. The result is a gentle education for those who have preconceived notions regarding the users of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as "Ebonics."
Readers of The Magic Pencil will come to understand that the characters who continually use AAVE are not any less intelligent than those who speak Standard English. This discovery is important in that it lifts the self-esteem of youth who may struggle with the latter's correct usage.
Important lessons are also to be found in The Magic Pencil. The story imparts means and methods youth may employ to successfully navigate through the pitfalls they may encounter in life. Self-determination and self-reliance are fostered. The attainment of knowledge is lauded. Educators will find the book useful as a way to reach students who are resistant toward the mastery of standard English. History is woven throughout the story as well as poetry. There is something for everyone in this wonderful book.
The Magic Pencil is an important and magnetically didactic read!
"Karen's work is unrivaled in young adult literature."
— Jimmy Santiago Baca, author.
"I highly recommend it [the book]. It is a very clean and well-written."
— David Rambeau, educator, journalist and producer and director of Project BAIT * Black Awareness in Television, Detroit, MI
The Magic Pencil
Synopsis:
Malcolm Bakersfield's new classmate, Nia Stellar is "not your average girl." Exciting and fantastic events occur, seemingly to do with her and a scruffy, used pencil. Nia challenges Malc in many ways and he discovers new abilities and sides to himself. We join him in his quest to find the truth to to the power of the pencil.
And, like him, we just may learn a lot about ourselves.
For educators:
The Magic Pencil, is a vehicle to drive youth toward self-discovery and determination. The Magic Pencil delivers real life lessons in an entertaining and positive way.
Karen E. Dabney has crafted a compelling and entertaining story revolving around an inquisitive boy, a mysterious girl and a "magic" pencil.
In the story the children speak naturally to one another using Standard English, when necessary or desired, while demonstrating their ability to switch back and forth with little effort. The result is a gentle education for those who have preconceived notions regarding the users of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as "Ebonics."
Readers of The Magic Pencil will come to understand that the characters who continually use AAVE are not any less intelligent than those who speak Standard English. This discovery is important in that it lifts the self-esteem of youth who may struggle with the latter's correct usage.
Important lessons are also to be found in The Magic Pencil. The story imparts means and methods youth may employ to successfully navigate through the pitfalls they may encounter in life. Self-determination and self-reliance are fostered. The attainment of knowledge is lauded. Educators will find the book useful as a way to reach students who are resistant toward the mastery of standard English. History is woven throughout the story as well as poetry. There is something for everyone in this wonderful book.
The Magic Pencil is an important and magnetically didactic read!
"Karen's work is unrivaled in young adult literature."
— Jimmy Santiago Baca, author.
"I highly recommend it [the book]. It is a very clean and well-written."
— David Rambeau, educator, journalist and producer and director of Project BAIT * Black Awareness in Television, Detroit, MI
Malcolm Bakersfield's new classmate, Nia Stellar is "not your average girl." Exciting and fantastic events occur, seemingly to do with her and a scruffy, used pencil. Nia challenges Malc in many ways and he discovers new abilities and sides to himself. We join him in his quest to find the truth to to the power of the pencil.
And, like him, we just may learn a lot about ourselves.
For educators:
The Magic Pencil, is a vehicle to drive youth toward self-discovery and determination. The Magic Pencil delivers real life lessons in an entertaining and positive way.
Karen E. Dabney has crafted a compelling and entertaining story revolving around an inquisitive boy, a mysterious girl and a "magic" pencil.
In the story the children speak naturally to one another using Standard English, when necessary or desired, while demonstrating their ability to switch back and forth with little effort. The result is a gentle education for those who have preconceived notions regarding the users of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as "Ebonics."
Readers of The Magic Pencil will come to understand that the characters who continually use AAVE are not any less intelligent than those who speak Standard English. This discovery is important in that it lifts the self-esteem of youth who may struggle with the latter's correct usage.
Important lessons are also to be found in The Magic Pencil. The story imparts means and methods youth may employ to successfully navigate through the pitfalls they may encounter in life. Self-determination and self-reliance are fostered. The attainment of knowledge is lauded. Educators will find the book useful as a way to reach students who are resistant toward the mastery of standard English. History is woven throughout the story as well as poetry. There is something for everyone in this wonderful book.
The Magic Pencil is an important and magnetically didactic read!
"Karen's work is unrivaled in young adult literature."
— Jimmy Santiago Baca, author.
"I highly recommend it [the book]. It is a very clean and well-written."
— David Rambeau, educator, journalist and producer and director of Project BAIT * Black Awareness in Television, Detroit, MI
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BN ID: | 2940011869440 |
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Publisher: | Dabs & Company |
Publication date: | 08/21/2009 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 180 KB |
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