Kizzy Ann Stamps
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2013
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"Kizzy Ann Stamps" by Jeri Watts follows the journey of a spirited African American girl growing up in Virginia during the 1970s. Kizzy’s life is centered around her family and her love for animals, particularly her dog, a stray she names after her favorite character. As she navigates the challenges of a racially divided community, Kizzy learns about her own identity and resilience. When her family takes in a white boy, their friendship becomes a vital lesson in understanding, acceptance, and the power of empathy. Through her trials, Kizzy emerges with a stronger sense of self and hope for the future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Perfection Learning .
Animals in literature
Dogs in literature
United States in literature
Nature in literature
Prejudice And Racism in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sequoyah Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Charlotte Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Charlotte Award.
Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.