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Writers from New Tech High at Coppell

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 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 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.

Home is Not a Country

In this video I answered the question, why does this book deserve to win, and I did it in a creative way with many transitions, also at the end I made a poster to promote the book.

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.

‘Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre by Brandy Colbert ask or tell author

What I liked most about the book and a question for the author.

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 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"!

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.

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.

Thank you!

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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!

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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.

The Genius under the table

Through this piece, I wanted to describe the main themes of the book through it. The underside of the table is Yevgeny's safe place, where he can draw about what he thinks about, but outside is the societal pressures of living in Soviet Russia.

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?

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Poster response to "The Mirror Season"

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

Instagram Post about "Kaleidoscope" by Brian Selznick

I created an Instagram post and comment about the book Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick. The post is "by Brian Selznick" and my comment responds to the question "Which book do you think should win the California Book Award?".

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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.

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.

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 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"!

Ellie Reese Favorite Character

The Mirror Season

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.

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.

Poster response to "The Mirror Season"

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Thank you!

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Instagram Post about "Kaleidoscope" by Brian Selznick

I created an Instagram post and comment about the book Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick. The post is "by Brian Selznick" and my comment responds to the question "Which book do you think should win the California Book Award?".

"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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

The Genius Under the Table Response

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

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