Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World's Largest Children's Library
by Katherine Paterson and Sally Deng
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2025
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1050L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Reconstruction (1939-1951)
- Children's librarians--Germany--Munich--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Lepman, Jella--Juvenile literature
- Librarians--Biography
- Libraries
- Internationale Jugendbibliothek (Munich, Germany)--Juvenile literature
- Books and reading
- Children's libraries--Germany--Munich--History--20th century--Juvenile literature
- Munich (Germany)
- Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Germany--Juvenile literature
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 27
In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
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How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
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On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
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On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
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On reading with Katherine Paterson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Readings 1
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2026
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Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2026
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Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
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