Christine Platt Pořadí knih

Focusing on activism and social justice, young reporter Frankie embarks on a journey to understand protests as she prepares her own feature story. Inspired by a local protest for justice, she enlists her toy news crew and conducts interviews with her family. As they create their own protest in support, Frankie learns about the importance of activism and journalism. This engaging installment introduces young readers to concepts like racial injustice through relatable characters and includes educational vocabulary and a glossary for further learning.

Young Frankie, inspired by her journalist mother, embarks on a journey of reporting household news alongside her sister and an unexpected news crew. This delightful chapter-book series, created by a social-change advocate, highlights themes of creativity, family bonding, and the importance of storytelling in everyday life.

The story follows Ana and Andrew, siblings who embark on thrilling adventures from their home in Washington, DC. Their journeys are enriched by family connections in Savannah, Georgia, and Trinidad, where they explore and learn about African American history and culture. Each experience offers them unique insights and exciting discoveries, making their lives vibrant and educational.

Every summer, the Lewis family gathers in Savannah, Georgia, for a family reunion. This year is the 75th anniversary! Ana & Andrew go on a road trip, swim and play with their cousins, and learn about the importance of family. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Ana & Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, but with family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's always something exciting and new to learn about African American history and culture. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

For Black History Month, Ana & Andrew join a research group at the Community Center. They learn many interesting things about Martin Luther King Jr.! Later, with the help of some other children, they make one of Martins famous dreams come true. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Ana & Andrew think they have seen every fun place in their hometown of Washington, DC. They are surprised when Papa takes the family to a spot they havent visited! There, they honor an ancestor who fought for freedom. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Ana & Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa is travelling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana & Andrew love learning about Ghanaian culture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honor their ancestors. There, they learn about the origins of the slave trade. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.