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Writers from New Tech High at Coppell

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

‘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.

The Genius Under The Table - An Essay

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

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!

"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.

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- 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.

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?".

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.

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

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.

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.

Why Kaleidoscope should win the book award

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

More responses about "welcome"

Surprise Me

Poster response to "The Mirror Season"

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let's Read!

New Reading Experiences in Central Idaho

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"!

"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.

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.

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?".

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!

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- 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.

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.

Read "Instructions For Dancing" By Nicola Yoon NOW!!

I created a short video to attract people to read "Instructions For Dancing" by Nicola Yoon. My video uses an important moment from the book that caught my attention. I hope my video will lead others to read "Instructions For Dancing"!!

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 Advertisement

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

The Genius Under the Table Response

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

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.

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?

Thrilled to be a Partner

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

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 Kaleidoscope should win the book award

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

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