The Talk
by Alicia D. Williams and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
26 Total Resources 8 Awards 2 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Men / Boys
Year Published 2022
Word Count 806
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 540L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518428, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Long I
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Alicia D. Williams about The Talk
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Alicia D. Williams
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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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Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long I
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long I
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks

Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster
Book Readings 1

Complete Video Reading narrated by Alicia D. Williams
Created by Simon Kids
Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 8

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2023

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2025
Picture Book Text Honor, 2023

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2023

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Author Honor, 2023

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Power, Authority, Governance Selection, 2023

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2022

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2022

Original Art Medal, 2002-2024
Silver Winner, 2022
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