A Sitting in St. James
by Rita Williams-Garcia
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- Grade
- 9-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2021
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Plantation life--Louisiana--Fiction
- Slavery--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Race and Racism
- Black Characters and Social Themes
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 30
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On reading and writing as a child with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On growing up in an Army family with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Machelle Williams
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Awards & Distinctions 7
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
History Selection, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2021
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2021
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Winner, 2021
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