New Tech High at Coppell

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Writers from Newe Tech High at Coppell

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Surprise Me

Home is not a Country

Nima has wished for her whole life to be another version of herself. A beautifully named, perfect version that still lives in her home country. But when she comes face to face with her other reality, she discovers the value of what she already has.

Instructions for Dancing Book Review

I created a book review of the book Instructions for Dancing Book Review. My review was on the main character Evie and how she is meaningful to me.

Read Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

Do you believe in love? Why or why not? You should read Instructions for Dancing about Evie's ups and downs with love and her journey to possibly even falling in love with a boy she's just met! Watch my video to find out more!

Kaleidoscope

I made this piece because it relates to the book. It is a kaleidoscope image that matches the title. My book cover has the question I answered, which is what I would tell the author. I really enjoyed this book and wanted to share my thoughts.

Mirror Season Book Sleeve

Do you like Anna-Marie McLemore? Do you like the Mirror Season? Well here, I made a book sleeve about the Mirror Season.

A Letter To Mr. Selznick

This 5-page letter to the author definitely has spoilers about Kaleidoscope, so be warned before you read. However it does contain some reviews about the book, so if you don't care about the spoiler, go on, and then don't forget to read the book!

Instructions for dancing response

I answered which book should win the California Book Award for my response. So I chose the book and explained why I liked it and to who I would recommend it so I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in this type of book.

Kaleidoscope Poster

I selected Kaleidoscope to win the California Book Award because people of all ages may emotionally connect to this book. My poster describes what the readers may feel when reading and how the idea of a kaleidoscope contributes in many ways.

Why Kaleidoscope should win the book award

This picture has the explanation for why Kaleidoscope should win the book award.

Why Kaleidoscope Should Win the California Book Award

The book I chose to read was Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick. I responded to the prompt that asked which book should win the California Book Award. I created a poster showing why the Kaleidoscope should win the award.

The Mirror Season

I believe that The Mirror Season should win the California Book Award because the emotion portrayed in this book is just so amazing, detailed and is just perfect in every single way, I know this story is going to help save and heal so many lives!

Instructions for Dancing Response

After receiving the strange gift of seeing how people's relationships will end, Evie believes that everybody's love will eventually come to an end. Can X prove to Evie that falling in love is about the journey, and not about the end?

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Surprise Me

Why Kaleidoscope Should Win the California Book Award

The book I chose to read was Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick. I responded to the prompt that asked which book should win the California Book Award. I created a poster showing why the Kaleidoscope should win the award.

The Genius Under The Table Advertisement

Find out what happens to a Jewish boy with a hidden talent for drawing during the period of The Iron Curtain.

Thrilled to be a Partner

At the National Writing Project, we are thrilled to partner with the Commonwealth Club’s California Book Awards.

Kaleidoscope Infographic

Are you interested in learning about a mystery that centers around friendship? Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick is a great book and my response summarizes and explains the story.

Kaleidoscope- Relative

The book Kaleidoscope is very relative in its meaning and everyone will have a different perspective on the book. I included symbols that were meaningful to the book and my favorite quotes behind a silhouette of someone who represents the narrator.

The Genius Under The Table - An Essay

An Essay answering the prompt of who the most meaningful character was

Poster response to "The Mirror Season"

I made a Canva poster explaining why Lock is my favorite character.

Why Kaleidoscope should win the book award

This picture has the explanation for why Kaleidoscope should win the book award.

Letters for Instructions For Dancing!!!

I wrote four letters to the author, Nicola Yoon. I wrote one from myself, and the remaining three are from characters in the book. The letters give you some insight into important events in the book and the unique perspectives of each character!

The Legend of Pei Pei

This photo shows the water buffalo Pei Pei standing over a forest protecting the lumberjacks. The hearts over the horns represent the love that Pei Pei has over the people and workers and how he really wants to protect them.

Yelp Review Genius Under the Table- Riley Bishop

I wrote a yelp review about what I would change in the book " The Genius Under the Table". I talked about how I wished that there was more at the end of the book talking about where Yevgeny went with his art career.

A Letter To Mr. Selznick

This 5-page letter to the author definitely has spoilers about Kaleidoscope, so be warned before you read. However it does contain some reviews about the book, so if you don't care about the spoiler, go on, and then don't forget to read the book!

The Winner is......The Mirror Season

I explained what I loved about The Mirror Season and why I think it deserves to win the California Book Award in my response.

Home is not a country

This is a picture of 2 girls one from reality and the other a figment of the imagination. When they join together the truth, will be revealed in a turn of events.

Instructions for Dancing California Book Awards

Do you like books about love with an interesting yet realistic twist? Would you like to know how the main character uses her power to see the future of any relationship go into a relationship herself? The book Instructions for Dancing answers that.

Dear Mr. Selznick (Kaleidoscope)

A poem in the form of a letter to Brian Selznick, the author of Kaleidoscope, and how the book describes the grief and loneliness I felt over the past few years.

Kaleidoscope - Movie Poster

I chose to do a movie poster based on the vibe and the interpretation. I loved this book. Thank you Mr. Brian Selznick for writing it.

Character Talk- The Genius Under the Table

Talent means freedom, Yevgeny was…average. He wasn't the star athlete or dancer his parents wanted. But he had a pencil, imagination, a stolen pencil, and an old table as a canvas. His story is filled with humor, self-discovery, and above all-- hope.

Kaleidoscope Poster

I selected Kaleidoscope to win the California Book Award because people of all ages may emotionally connect to this book. My poster describes what the readers may feel when reading and how the idea of a kaleidoscope contributes in many ways.

The Genius Under the Table Response

My response was text response. It is about the book "The Genius Under the Table" by Eugene Yelchin.

Most meaningful character of Mirror Season

I chose Graciela as the most meaningful character to me. I wanted to show this by making a faded image of her and by adding purple watercolor to match the book cover kind of. And, I used Canva to make it.

Why Instructions for Dancing should win the California Book Award!

I believe that Instructions for Dancing should win for many reasons. So I made a Tik Tok video explaining why I think that Instructions for Dancing is the best choice for the California Book Award!

Welcome!

Welcome to the 90th Annual California Book Awards, from the Commonwealth Club of California! We can't wait to read your responses.

Holding on and letting go: Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

I responded to the book by answering the questions on the California Book Award Website.

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