![]() It holds your attention and you can stop and start anywhere in the book. (That concept could be an entire lesson in itself!) I highly recommend this book not just for all kids but for kids with short attention spans, or reluctant readers, since the stories are short and fairly different. The neat thing about this diversity in cartoonists is seeing what the artist envisions for the style and tone of the art for each story. ![]() We love that 17 different cartoonists created one or more of the 28 illustrated fables, sometimes retelling a traditional, often unknown fable, and sometimes retelling with their own twist. My kids and I ADORE this book - as well as the series’ previously published books, Nursery Rhyme Comics and Fairy Tale Comics. I loved the writing, the variety of genres, and the focus on Black boys living their best lives - it’s a must-read, must-own collection. ![]() Middle grade readers need more short stories and this book hits the spot big time! These short stories for ages 8 to 12 celebrate Black main characters in space, at school, hanging out, and more in 17 different stories from 17 different authors. It’s a beautiful collection of stories that amplifies Native voices and gives non-Native folks a view of the modern-day lives of Indigenous kids and their families.īlack Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood edited by Kwame Mbalia At first, each story seems distinct, but the stories intersect with graceful wonder. They’re wonderfully written and wholly engaging. These exceptionally written, interconnected stories are about kids and their experiences with the powwow, cultural aspects of the Native communities, growing up, and belonging. Short stories offer students an alternative to a longer novel and give teachers quick passages to use as mentor texts or for reading lessons about things like themes, literary tools, and so forth.ĭo you use short stories with your readers? Short Stories for Middle School & Upper Elementary (Ages 9 – 12)Īncestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kidsedited by Cynthia Leitch Smith Even still, there are some great short story options to keep kids reading shorter texts. Interestingly, short story anthologies are not abundant for tweens. Read short stories for middle school and upper elementary school students with your middle grade readers, ages 9 – 12 those elementary and middle school students who enjoy a short passage of text.
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