No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
by Tonya Bolden and Don Tate
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- Grade
- 1-4
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2018
Word Count 1,841
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 920L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 198037, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Potato growers--Kansas--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Groves, Junius G., 1859-1925--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - General
- African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Kansas
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Groves, Junius G.
- African American farmers
- Edwardsville (Kan.)
- Potato growers
- African American farmers--Biography--Juvenile literature
- African Americans
- Edwardsville (Kan.)--Biography--Juvenile literature
- United States
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- Slaves--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Slaves
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- Black History Biographies
- Sample: Math by the Book
- Books From All 50 States - Kansas
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In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Tonya Bolden
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Don Tate
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Author Interviews 24
In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On her love of books and writing with Tonya Bolden
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On childhood book access with Tonya Bolden
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On the turning point in her career with Tonya Bolden
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Stepping into history with Tonya Bolden
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From professor to author with Tonya Bolden
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Life in perspective with Tonya Bolden
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Loving protection with Tonya Bolden
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On going beyond Black History Month with Tonya Bolden
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The job of a biographer with Tonya Bolden
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History is made up of what people leave behind with Tonya Bolden
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On getting into character with Tonya Bolden
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Writing is rewriting with Tonya Bolden
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Writing history for young readers with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Don Tate
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Biography Selection, 2019
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Biography Selection, 2018
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