Drumbeat In Our Feet

by Patricia A. Keeler and Julio T. Leitao

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of African dance, past and present.



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Requested Books

Hello students & parents,

Please comment on this post with the title and author of any books you would like to see included on the Book Blog. I will do my best to accommodate requests; however, I will include mostly classic or notable children's books. Please allow at least one week for a requested title for appear on the blog.

Thanks for your suggestions!
Ms. Whitney Gollman

4A Reading Reflections

Students, earn Responsibility hearts for your class by posting your reading reflections here! Follow the format Ms. Morton has given you in class:

1. Title
2. Author
3. Illustrator
4. Genre
5. Main Character(s)
6. Plot/What happens?
7. Did you like it? Why or why not?

Don't forget to include your name on your post! You can also reply to your classmates' posts as they appear; remember to address your reply to the appropriate classmate.

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Magic School Bus series

by Joanna Cole (and others)

Click here to explore the Magic School Bus series of adventures on Scholastic!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

by J.K. Rowling

This is the last book in the series, complete with an epilogue that gives the final word on how the characters' lives turned out.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

by J.K. Rowling

Harry participates in private tutoring session with his mentor, Dumbledore, and learns more about the early life of the evil wizard Voldemort.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

by J.K. Rowling

The Order of the Phoenix is formed to protect the world of magic from Voldemort's return.

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Harry Potter of the Goblet of Fire

by J.K. Rowling

While evil resurfaces in a secret hideaway, Harry participates in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical contest that could have deadly results.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

by J.K. Rowling

In his third year of magical schooling, Harry meets Sirius Black. Harry must look beyond Black's sinister appearance and the rumors that surround him to learn the truth about the death of his parents.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by J.K. Rowling

Racial tensions, reincarnations and speaking (or listening) in forked tongues are all central issues in Harry's second year at Hogwarts.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by J.K. Rowling

The first novel in the series begins around Harry's 11th birthday. Hagrid the giant whisks Harry away from his cupboard under the stairs and reveals to him the story of his magical roots.

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Is It Time?

by Jane Campbell

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Black Bear Cub

by Alan Lind



Black Bear Cub emerges from his winter den into a springtime wonderland of flowers and trees- and soon learns that the tall timbers are more than just a playground.

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Charlotte's Web

by E.B. White



Wilbur, a lovable pig, is rescued from a cruel fate by a beautiful and intelligent spider named Charlotte.

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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

by Chris Van Allsburg



Alan accidentally allows Miss Hester's dog Fritz to enter a magician's garden and is horrified when he thinks Fritz has been turned into a duck.

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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

by Nahoko Uehashi



The wandering warrior Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum from both a mysterious monster and the prince's father, the Mikado.

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The Blacker the Berry

by Joyce Carol Thomas



A collection of poems, including "Golden Goodness," "Cranberry Red," and "Biscuit Brown," celebrating individuality and African-American identity.

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Many Moons

by James Thurber

Though many try, only the court jester is able to fulfill Princess Lenore's wish for the moon.

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All-of-a-Kind Family

by Sydney Taylor



This book tells the heart-warming story of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte and Gertie, five sisters who live with their parents in New York City's Lower East Side at the turn of the century.

They share adventures that find them searching for hidden buttons while dusting Mama's front parlor and visiting with the peddlers in Papa's shop on rainy days. The five girls enjoy doing everything together, especially when it involves holidays and surprises.

But no one could have prepared them for the biggest surprise of all!

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