What Is Given from the Heart
by Patricia C. McKissack and April Harrison
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2019
Word Count 1,120
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 660L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 500522, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Charity--Fiction
- Christmas
- Christian life--Fiction
- Depressions
- Poverty--Fiction
- 1929
- Dolls
- Sisters
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Homelessness & Poverty
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
- African Americans
- Sharing
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
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Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with April Harrison about What Is Given from the Heart
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Patricia C. McKissack
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Audio Name Pronunciation with April Harrison
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In-depth Written Interview with Patricia C. McKissack
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Mooresville (IN) Public Library
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 6

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2020

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2020

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
New Talent Winner, 2020

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2019

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Character Building Selection, 2019
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