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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 penc... Character Talk- The Genius Under the Table Annie R. Texas 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 p... Dear Mr. Selznick (Kaleidoscope) Carmel C. Texas 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. Instructions for Dancing Book Review Kaitlyn P. Texas I am so happy that the Common Wealth Book Club amplifies the voices of new writers. In addition, we want the students we serve to read newly publis... Welcome! Ms. F. California

93 responses tagged with "Accountable" and "Seen and Unseen"

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Book review accountable Noah N., Edna Brewer Middle School, California My review of Accountable Tagged With : Accountable

Accountable Essay Allison B., San Rafael High School , California Tagged With : Accountable

Accountable: A story of hurt, manipulation, twisted world views, and uncomfortable truths that challenge how we see both the world and ourselves. Truly enlightening Darwin G., Edna Brewer Middle School, California Out of 5 stars, I would give accountable a perfect 5. It challenged how I viewed myself, race, gender, and class. It reflected themes that I saw in my everyday life. Tagged With : Accountable

Accountable Keren R., San Rafael High School , California Tagged With : Accountable

Do you think that people should be held responsible for the accounts they follow? Is it fair for the account followers to be perceived as racist? Roselyn M., San Rafael High School , California This response was for the following prompt regarding whether we thought that people should be held responsible for their actions. Tagged With : Accountable , Legacy , Seen and Unseen , The Well , We Are Not Free

The author chose to title her book Accountable. What have you learned about accountability from your reading? Why do you think this book is an important read for teens at this moment in history? Kelly, San Rafael High School , California Tagged With : Accountable

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