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August 2023 Books
Elementary Grade Level
What’s Your Name?
by Bethanie Deeney Murguia
illustrated by Bethanie Deeney Murguia
What is a name? People and animals from different backgrounds greet each other and show the meaning that lies in a name.
Middle School Grade Level
Not an Easy Win
by Chrystal D. Giles
After twelve-year-old Lawrence gets expelled from school for fighting, he discovers the world of chess and things begin to change.
High School Grade Level
Not an Easy Win
by Chrystal D. Giles
After twelve-year-old Lawrence gets expelled from school for fighting, he discovers the world of chess and things begin to change.
Find more resources
Visit nea.org to find more resources to encourage students to read all-year.
- Check out the 2023-2024 Read Across America Calendar.
- Find out how to receive gree books for your school
- Tune in to KidLit TV
- Sign up for the monthly classroom tips & Read Across updates