The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and R. Gregory Christie
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- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2015
Word Count 1,504
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 176563, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- 20th century
- National Memorial African Bookstore--Fiction
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--History--20th century--Juvenile fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- National Memorial African Bookstore--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | General
- New York
- New York (State)
- Michaux, Lewis H., 1885-1976--Juvenile fiction
- Michaux, Lewis H., 1885-1976--Fiction
- African Americans--New York (State)--New York--Fiction
- Michaux, Lewis H.
- African Americans
- History
- New York)
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
- Bookstores
- National Memorial African Bookstore
- Bookstores--Fiction
Our Original Resources 10
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with R. Gregory Christie about The Book Itch
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson about The Book Itch
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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In-depth Written Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Author Interviews 7
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with R. Gregory Christie
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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In-depth Written Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Created by Lerner Books Blog
Interview with R. Gregory Christie
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Guest post by R. Gregory Christie
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Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Teaching Ideas from Classroom Bookshelf
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Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 6
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2016
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2026
Illustrator Honor, 2016
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2016
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2026
City Selection, 2016
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2026
Books for Younger Children Honor, 2016
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