Uptown
by Bryan Collier
Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one... read more
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- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2000
Word Count 280
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 44437, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Short U
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Reading Picture Books, Writing Poetry
- Summertime Fun at Writers' Camp
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Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Bryan Collier
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Bryan Collier about Uptown
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Bryan Collier
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In-depth Written Interview with Bryan Collier
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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- Short U
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ricky Smith
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
Illustrator Winner, 2001
Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, 2000-2023
Winner, 2001
Ezra Jack Keats Award, 1986-2024
Illustrator Winner, 2001
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2001
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