Book Resume
for Memoirs of a Tortoise by Devin Scillian and Tim Bowers
Professional book information and credentials for Memoirs of a Tortoise.
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- Grade Levels:*
- Grades PK-2
- Word Count:
- 917
- Lexile Level:
- 550L
- ATOS Reading Level:
- 2.8
- Genre:
- Picture Book
- Year Published:
- 2020
3 Subject Headings
The following 3 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Memoirs of a Tortoise).
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7 Selections for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists
Memoirs of a Tortoise was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.
United States Lists (7)
Florida
- Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award, K-2, 2021-22
Missouri
- Show Me Readers Award, 2022-2023, Grades 1-3
New York
Oklahoma
- Donna Norvell Oklahoma Book Award, 2006-2024
South Carolina
- Picture Book Award, 2022-2023, Grades K-2
Texas
- Bluebonnet Award Nominees, 2022-2023, for Grades 3-6
- Bluebonnet Award Winners, 1981-2024
Primary Source Statement on Creating Memoirs of a Tortoise
Devin Scillian on creating Memoirs of a Tortoise:
This primary source recording with Devin Scillian was created to provide readers insights directly from the book's creator into the backstory and making of this book.
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Citation: Scillian, Devin. "Meet-the-Author Recording | Memoirs of a Tortoise." TeachingBooks, https://library.teachingbooks.net/bookResume/t/74078. Accessed 30 January, 2025.
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