Kira-Kira
by Cynthia Kadohata
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2004
Word Count 44,326
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 740L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 74071, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- 20th century
- Death--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
- Japanese Americans
- Japanese Americans--Fiction
- Sisters
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Asian American
- Georgia--History--20th century--Fiction
- Sisters--Fiction
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Death
- Friendship--Fiction
- Georgia
- Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Kadohata about Kira-Kira
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Kadohata
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Cynthia Kadohata “Finding Inspiration for Writing”
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Activity Sheets from RIF Literacy Central
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Pre-reading Activities from Learning Links
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Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Reading Group Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Lesson Plan from Kruger's Literature Thoughts
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Lesson Plan from Reading to Kids
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Elaine Erika Davis
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 5
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Winner, 2005
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2005
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2004
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