This is a classic story realistic fiction that I also read when I was younger. It tells a story of a little mischievous boy name David that got into everything and sometimes even destroyed things too. This book won the Caldecott Honor. This would be a great story to read to younger elementary students. #UCFLAE3414SP18

This RF story follows a boy name Timminy and how he moves to a new town; where he gets bullied and teased all throughout most of the story. Nevertheless, he does makes it through with the help of Maxi, the lovable, big, deaf dog. This would be a wonderful book in the classroom for students to read about who maybe going through the same thing. This book won the FL Sunshine State Award #UCFLAE3414SP18

This realistic fiction tells a story of a boy name Bobby and how he thinks she a monster because of the way he treats her. However, when he sees her at his favorite spot at a park he considers her to be pretty nice and cool. UDL Strategy 1.1 and ESOL Strategies 10, 13, and 22. Teaching Strategies RA and S. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Rosa written by Nikki Giovanni illustrated by Bryan Collier winning the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Awards retells the story of the courageous Rosa Park and how she changed history forever. This story would be good to us as a RA, RT, PR, and DR. UDL Strategy 7.3 and ESOL Strategies 4, 5, and 8. This a link that would be great to us during Black History Month http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp297-02.shtml

Wonder written by R. J. Palacio is a RF story about a boy name Auggie Pullman and how he goes through life with a rare condition called Treacher Collins Syndrome. It won the Mark Twain and the Maine Student Book Award; along with many others. One thing I love about the book is that it's not only written in his POV but, it also has his sister and friends POV too. #UCFLAE3414SP18

A Picture Book of Anne Frank written by David Adler illustrated by Karen Ritz is a wonderful child-friendly Biography about Anne Frank and her family before they were captured and forced to live on concentration camps. Though this is a said story, it'll still be great to use in a classroom during a history lesson when teaching about the Holocaust. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Where the Sidewalk Ends written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein is a classic poetry book that I read when I was younger. This book is composed of many poems and short stories that comes with drawings that are in black and white. I would use this as a RA, AS, and DR. UDL Strategy 9.1 because when reading to children before starting a lesson may open up their minds to start the day. It can also be refreshing to them too. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Who is Jane Goodall written by Roberta Edwards illustrated by John O'Brien is a Biography story that tells the story of her life and how she changed our views of chimpanzees. This story would be good to use as an IR and S. This a link that I grew up using when I was younger. It offers videos and classroom activities https://educators.brainpop.com/bp-topic/jane-goodall/. UDL Strategy 2.5. ESOL Strategies 44, 45, 50, and 43 #UCFLAE3414SP18

A Song About Myself written by John Keats and illustrated by Chris Raschka is poetry story about the wondrous adventure of a "naughty boy" that runs away to Scotland. This poem was originally a letter that he wrote to his sister. A UDL Strategy I would use for this poem is 7.2. ESOL Strategies 16, 40, and 22. I couldn't find any lesson that directly went with the book, however, I did find a link that has lessons for poems. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Creepy Pair of Underwear written by Aaron Reynolds illustrated by Peter Brown which is a RF story. Just like Creepy Carrots, Jasper also find himself in a sticky situation with a pair of "creepy underwear". Will he keep the underwear or will he throw them away? #UCFLAE3413SP18

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach written by Carmen Deedy and illustrated by Micheal Austin. This story won the Purau Belpre Award. This funny Cuban Folktale story is about a cockroach name Martina that's looking for a husband. She gains advice from her Abuela then sets off to look for true love. One thing that I really love about this story is that it incorporates both English and Spanish language. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Douglas, You Need Glasses written and illustrated by Ged Adamson is a book about a fun-loving dog name Douglas that just wants to be free and have fun. However, there's a problem, he has horrible eyesight; which tends to led him into some petty sticky situations. This is a RF and F book that won the Florida Sunshine State Book Award. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild written and Illustrated by Peter Brown is a RF and F story about a fed up tiger that's tired of his boring life and decided to go WILD. Does his family and friends accept him and go WILD with him or does he venture off and never return? This story won the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Rumpelstiltskin retold and illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky is a traditional lit. story about a miller's daughter who supposedly can spin straw into gold. Though she can't, a little man name Rumplestiltskin comes to save the day. This folktale had won a Caldecott Award for best picture book. #UCFLAE3414SP18

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is an incredible book. It won 3 awards, the Newbery award, Sequoyah Book Award, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. This remarkable SF 1962 story follows a young girl along with her younger brother and a new friend on an adventure to look for their father. I am so ready for the movie to come out. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio pictures by LeUyen Pham is a wonderful realistic fiction. The story about a girl name Grace that is running for president, however, she must bet her rival Thomas who she feels may win because he's well-known at school. This story also won New York Times Bestseller. #UCFLAE3414SP18

She persisted written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. This is a great nonfiction story that tells the story of 13 American women who has paved the way for not on American girls but girls of all nationalities. This is a link that takes to a site that has many fun activities that would be useful in classroom; whether it be for History or English http://www.booknerdmommy.com/persisted-mini-biography-activity-idea/.

Mae and June and the Wonder Wheel written by Charise Harper illustrated by Ashley Spires. This RF story is about a girl name June and her dog looking for a new friend. Soon after, a new neighbor moves and uses a wheel of Wonder to determine if she's a good fit to be a new friend or not. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra is a nonfiction story written by Andrea Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney. This biography explains how Ellington became an advocate for jazz. This would be a great book to introduce to students during music class when learning about jazz or during black history month when learning about all the African Americans who helped shaped society today. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Creepy Carrots is a Caldecott Honor written by Aaron Reynolds with pictures by Peter Brown. This lovable fantasy is about a little boy name Jasper Rabbit that adores carrots. Until one day he notices that the carrots are beginning to "follow" him everywhere that he went. Does he stop eating carrots or does he continue to worship them? Got to read to find out. #UCFlae3414sp18