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Writers from New Tech High at Coppell

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!

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 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.

Ellie Reese Favorite Character

The Mirror Season

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.

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.

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?

More responses from New Tech High at Coppell

Surprise Me

"Instructions For Dancing" By Nicola Yoon for the win!

I chose "Instructions For Dancing" By Nicola Yoon to win the California Book Award due to its gut-wrenching emotions and interesting plot. I created a poster that explains the amazing qualities of this book and the way it makes readers truly feel.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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 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 Collage

Everyone who I’ve talked to has been able to connect to this book in some way and has been affected by it. They loved it. These images are what kept James and the Narrator connecting through time. There's someone there who knows how you feel.

The most memorable Character for "The Mirror Season"

I want to share my favorite character from "The Mirror Season". I made a poster explaining why Graciela is my favorite character in "The Mirror season"!

Kaleidoscope for CBA2022

A series of reviews on a kaleidoscopic background allows the viewer to understand why the book 'Kaleidoscope' should be chosen to win the California Book Award 2022.

The Mirror Season for the California Book Awards

The Mirror Season should win the California Book Award for many reasons. The book is well written and filled with themes that are important to understand. This book also includes a true story that has been trying to break through social barriers.

More responses about "welcome"

Surprise Me

Thrilled to be a Partner

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

The Genius Under The Table - An Essay

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

Ellie Reese Favorite Character

The Mirror Season

Welcome!

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

Why Kaleidoscope should win the book award

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

The Mirror Season for the California Book Awards

The Mirror Season should win the California Book Award for many reasons. The book is well written and filled with themes that are important to understand. This book also includes a true story that has been trying to break through social barriers.

Why Instructions for Dancing should win the california book award

This book touched my heart and kept me craving for more and the ending left me satisfied and showed how Evie has grown throughout the story. I made a TikTok to show this. It gives a subtle description of the book and why people should read it.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The most memorable Character for "The Mirror Season"

I want to share my favorite character from "The Mirror Season". I made a poster explaining why Graciela is my favorite character in "The Mirror season"!

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.

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.

The Genius Under the Table Response

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

Kaleidoscope for CBA2022

A series of reviews on a kaleidoscopic background allows the viewer to understand why the book 'Kaleidoscope' should be chosen to win the California Book Award 2022.

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.

Jess's Instagram Post (The Mirror Season)

I made an Instagram post as Jess, the main character's best friend. I used this picture because pan dulce is a dessert, like ice cream. I wrote why Jess is meaningful to me in the comments because that is where people usually complement the poster.

Kaleidoscope Collage

Everyone who I’ve talked to has been able to connect to this book in some way and has been affected by it. They loved it. These images are what kept James and the Narrator connecting through time. There's someone there who knows how you feel.

Black birds in the sky trailer

If you want the truth then this book is perfect. for you Hidden stories were pushed to the side because they did not fit the school's standards

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.

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" By Nicola Yoon for the win!

I chose "Instructions For Dancing" By Nicola Yoon to win the California Book Award due to its gut-wrenching emotions and interesting plot. I created a poster that explains the amazing qualities of this book and the way it makes readers truly feel.

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