We split into small groups for the poetry scavenger hunt and the spine poem activity. Another observant reader pointed us to the actual poem “Booked” in the text. Another thought it was because Nick went from not liking books to liking books by the end. Another thought there was always so much stuff going on in Nick’s head and in his life that he was always booked. The kids had lots of thoughts on the title! One mentioned the dictionary Nick has to read every night. Recall: Find an acrostic, blackout, epistolary and spine poem in the text. Analyze: Why is Booked a good title for Nick’s story?.Lots of football and baseball spectator fans in our book club (because of all the great food!) Icebreaker: Share your favorite sport to play OR watch! VOYA A powerful story that will leave the reader breathless, right to the very end.Happy National Poetry Month! It’s the perfect time to read the new graphic novel adaptation of Kwame Alexander’s Booked: This is an absolute must-have for any library serving tweens. School Library Journal This is a fantastic book with a never-ending supply of new words like onomatophobia and yobbery that will leave readers full of new words and ideas. Another winning goal for Alexander and middle school readers alike. Booklist, STARRED review Newbery-winning poet Alexander once again brings to life a novel in verse that equally captures the rapid-fire excitement of a soccer match and the palpable pain of a young boy whose family is falling apart. Horn BookMagazine, STARRED review * Middle-school readers and their advocates will surely love Alexander s joyous word play and celebration of reading. With accessible poetic forms and engaging formatting, Booked s pages will be turned swiftly and enthusiastically. Publishers Weekly, STARRED review * Alexander understands reluctant readers deeply, and here hands them a protagonist who is himself a smart, reading-averse kid who just wants to enjoy the words that interest him on his own terms. Emotionally resonant and with a pace like a player on a breakaway. Kirkus, STARRED review * Alexander skillfully juggles verse styles to realistically capture Nick's humor and smarts, passion for soccer, and vulnerability when being bullied, having surgery, or facing his parents' troubled marriage. Common Sense Media * A satisfying, winning read. The Chicago Tribune This lively, touching middle school soccer story is full of fun. Kirkus Best Books of 2016 SF Chronicle Best of 2016 list A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes.Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. ILA-CBC Children's Choice List- ALA Notable Children's Book - Book Links' Lasting Connections - Kirkus Best Book - San Francisco Chronicle Best Book- Washington Post Best Book- BookPage Best Book" Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. ""A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee. "In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage.
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