Integrating African American Literature in the Library and Classroom
In this book, African American literature is illuminated through a project-based curriculum that incorporates national curriculum standards. • At least eight lesson plans per chapter that can be adapted for use with elementary, middle, and high school students • Extensions to each featured book, including activities for students in grades K–12 • Guided practice ideas for every book • Instructions and strategies for organizing and promoting an African American Book Awards Reading Program • A list of suggested videos, DVDs, and sound recordings to use with lesson designs • Multiple bibliographies of books, authors, and illustrators, and a list of relevant websites