The Color of My Words
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 160
Published: 2019
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In "The Color of My Words" by Lynn Joseph, readers are introduced to Ana Rosa, a young girl living in the Dominican Republic. Passionate about writing, Ana uses her words to express her dreams and struggles as she navigates the challenges of her life, including her family's hardships and the limitations placed on her as a girl in her community. Through poetic language and vivid imagery, Ana's story unfolds as she finds her voice, learns about the power of self-expression, and discovers how her words can help her overcome obstacles and inspire others. The novel beautifully captures the journey of self-discovery and the importance of courage and creativity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins .
Catherine Stock, known for her sensitive paintings, has illustrated many books for children, including several for Clarion. She divides her time between Rignac, France, and New York City. Lynn Joseph was born in Trinidad and now lives in Hollis, New York. Her book The Mermaid's Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad received the Americas Award.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Older Children
This book was recognised in the Older Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.