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High Interest Low Vocabulary With Every Drop of Blood Publication Information Author: J.L. Collier & C. Collier Illustrator: Title: With Every Drop of Blood Date: 1992 Publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (235 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): General Historical Fiction
Summary: Breaking a promise to his father, a young, southern white man becomes involves in the Civil War by aiding the Rebel Troops. When he is captured by a runaway slave—a Yankee—he must endure taking orders from a black man, as well as deal with the fact that he may have endangered his family. (235p)
Fables Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Fables Date: 1991 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (47 pages) Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Short 1-2 page retellings of 16 of Aesop’s classic fables (i.e., The Boy Who Cried Wolf). Each story ends with an idiomatic statement of the fable’s moral, useful for class discussions and other extension activities. (47p)
Folktales Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Folktales Date: 1991 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Collection of 9 classic folktales from around the world (i.e., The Tar Baby; Stone Soup) (48p)
Myths Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Myths Date: 1991 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Collection of 8 classic myth stories from Ancient Greece, which seek to explain how the world began and how things came to be. Stories highlight the conflict between gods and mortals. (48p)
Legends Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Legends Date: 1991 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Collection of 9 classic legends (i.e., Anansi, the Spider; Paul Bunyan) from around the world. (48p)
Love Stories Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Love Stories Date: 1993 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Collection of 6 love stories from around the world (i.e., Beauty and the Beast). (48p)
Tales of Wonder Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Tales of Wonder Date: 1993 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Folktales
Summary: Collection of 10 folktales, fables, myths, and adventure stories from around the world. (48p)
Bears Publication Information Author: Carolyn Meyer Illustrator: Title: P. Campbell Date: 2000 Publisher: Grass Roots Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback (21 pages) Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Science
Summary: An informative book on the lives of bears. Book includes photographs. (21p)
Stress Publication Information Author: L. Gould Illustrator: Title: Stress Date: 2000 Publisher: Grass Roots Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (24 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Science
Summary: Ann’s life is full of stress. Her friend Kim helps by giving her valuable strategies for dealing with stress. (24p)
Why Do I Have to See the Dentist? Publication Information Author: B. Van Horn & P. Carman Illustrator: Title: Why Do I Have to See the Dentist? Date: Publisher: National Health and Education City: Consortium; Series: Rosalie’s neighborhood ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (49 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: Rosalie and her neighbors assist one another with parenting concerns. They discuss children’s dental care. Relevant terms in bold, includes reinforcement of health topics from other titles in the series. (49p)
Speaking out on Health: An Anthology Publication Information Author: Series: New Writer’s Voices Illustrator: Title: Speaking out on Health: An Anthology Date: 1989 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (55 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: A collection of short stories written by adults who have suffered and coped with health ailments. Writers share how they dealt with their problems, sought assistance, and became better informed about their conditions. Book includes referral information for common diseases--i.e., sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure. (55p)
What is a Dinosaur? Publication Information Author: N. Walker & B. Kalman Illustrator: Title: What is a Dinosaur? Date: 1999 Publisher: Gulliver Books/Harcourt, Inc. City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (32 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Science
Summary: A science text that provides a comprehensive discussion about dinosaurs. The text discusses the different periods of dinosaur existence and the different scientific theories surrounding their mysterious extinction. Text includes colorful illustrations and photographs and a glossary. (32p)
What is a Dog? Publication Information Author: B. Kalman & H. Sotzek Illustrator: Title: What is a Dog? Date: 2000 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co. City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (32 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Animals
Summary: A science text that provides a comprehensive discussion about the canine family using simple text, colorful photographs, and a glossary of terms. (32p)
What is a Life Cycle? Publication Information Author: B. Kalman & J. Langille Illustrator: Title: What is a Life Cycle? Date: 1998 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co. City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (32 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Science
Summary: A science text that explains the life cycles of different classifications of animals, using simple text, labeled diagrams, colorful photographs, and a glossary of terms. (32p)
Managing Stress Publication Information Author: American Institute for Preventative Medicine Illustrator: Title: Managing Stress Date: 1994 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (95 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: An interactive book giving information on how to manage stress. Topics include: time and anger management, positive thinking, exercise, relaxation techniques, etc. Book includes a glossary of relevant terms. (95p)
You Can Give First Aid Publication Information Author: K. Bowman Illustrator: Title: You Can Give First Aid Date: 1989 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (38 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Science
Summary: First Aid workbook. Contains instructions and writing exercises on executing a variety of common emergency interventions. Chapters deal with handling burns, choking, bleeding, accidental poisoning, minor cuts and bruises, etc. Book includes “Chapter Review” questions. (38p)
Aging With Confidence Publication Information Author: National Council on the Aging, Inc. Illustrator: Title: Aging With Confidence Date: 1994 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (96 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: Resource for all ages, addressing issues relevant to planning and preparing for retirement. Topics include: housing, health care, safety, money, age discrimination, and long term care. Includes a glossary of relevant terms. (96p)
About AIDS Publication Information Author: National Association of People with AIDS Illustrator: Title: About AIDS Date: 2001 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (95 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: An easy-to-read guide, which addresses important issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, such as prevention methods, HIV testing, treatment, and understanding one’s rights if infected with the disease. Book includes a glossary of relevant terms. (95p)
Let’s Talk Publication Information Author: Carolyn Meyer Illustrator: Title: Let’s Talk Date: 1997 Publisher: National Health & Educational City: Consortium ISBN, hardback: ISBN, paperback: (56 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Parenting
Summary: Rosalie and her neighbors assist one another with parenting concerns. They discuss awareness of children’s language development and solutions to developmental delays. Topics include speech and hearing problems, medical and other relevant terms in bold. (56p)
What is Preventative Health? Publication Information Author: B. Van Horn, P. Carman, & M. Bernosky Illustrator: Title: What is Preventative Health? Date: 1997 Publisher: National Health & Educational Consortium City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (49 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: Rosalie and her neighbors assist one another with parenting concerns. They discuss children’s health care including immunization, childhood diseases, communicating with healthcare professionals, and financing health care. (49p)
Women’s Health Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Women’s Health Date: 2001 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (96 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health
Summary: An easy-to-read guide, which addresses important issues in women’s health, such as healthy living and eating habits, stress management, and women’s self-care throughout different stages of life. Book includes a list of women’s health resources. (96p)
When I Travel, I Like to Fly Publication Information Author: J. Lamb (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: When I Travel, I Like to Fly Date: 1992 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (33 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Collection of Works
Summary: A collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre-and post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal struggles and accomplishments. (33p)
Quest for Life Publication Information Author: B. Rothchild (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: Quest for Life Date: 1999 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (47 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A book of life stories told by women students in the Second Start Adult Literacy Program. (47)
Speaking from the Heart: An Anthology of Writing by New Writers Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Speaking from the Heart: An Anthology of Writing by New Writers Date: 1990 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (52 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s):Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of poems and short stories that express writers’ views and experiences about life. Themes surround issues of love, friendship, spirituality, and family/romantic relationships. (52p)
Speaking out on Health: An Anthology Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Speaking out on Health: An Anthology Date: 1989 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (55 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Health/Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of short stories written by adults who have suffered and coped with health ailments. Writers share how they dealt with their problems, sought assistance, and became better informed about their conditions. Book includes referral information for common diseases--i.e., sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure. (55p)
Our Stories Ourselves: Stories by and for Adult Literacy Students Publication Information Author: The Learning Centre Illustrator: Title: Our Stories Ourselves: Stories by and for Adult Literacy Students Date: 1991 Publisher: Boyle Street Community Services Co-op City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (57 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of short stories written by and for adult literacy students. Themes include a variety of personal life experiences. (57p)
Twelfth Grade Common Sense Publication Information Author: J. Lamb (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: Twelfth Grade Common Sense Date: 1992 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (35 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre- and post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal struggles and accomplishments. (35p)
The South was Pretty Cold Publication Information Author: J. Lamb (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: The South was Pretty Cold Date: 1992 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (53 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre- and post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal struggles and accomplishments. (53p)
Proclamation of Independence Publication Information Author: B. Rothschild (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: Proclamation of Independence Date: 1999 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (59 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of short stories written by women about their experiences with abuse, as well as about their quest for self-sufficiency and greater personal freedom. Book includes post-reading reflection questions. (59p)
Deep Feeling Feedback Publication Information Author: J. Lamb (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: Deep Feeling Feedback Date: 1992 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (85 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: A collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and poems. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal struggles and accomplishments. Stories include a photograph of the author and a direct quote. (85p)
I See a Part of Myself Publication Information Author: E. Roa, B. Jaber, & I. Ramirez Illustrator: Title: I See a Part of Myself Date: Publisher: The Open Book City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (99 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiograhical
Summary: Three short stories written by literacy students. The stories tell of students’ personal experiences of pain, sacrifice, and of their struggles for survival and dignity. (99p)
Taking Charge of My Life Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Taking Charge of My Life Date: 1991 Publisher: Signal Hill City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (60 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Health/Immigration/Autobiographical
Summary: An anthology of short stories and poems that narrate how the authors coped and overcame life challenges. Themes revolve around issues, such as: literacy, discrimination, relationships, addiction, and the immigrant experience. (60p)
From My Imagination: An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers Publication Information Author: Literacy Volunteers of New York City Illustrator: Title: From My Imagination: Date: 1990 An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers Publisher: New Writer’s Voices City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (52 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Poetry
Summary: An anthology of short stories and poems that reflect a wide variety of writing themes (poverty, love, and nature) and writing genres (science fiction, humor, and fables). (52)
Changes: An Anthology by New Writers Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Changes: An Anthology by New Writers Date: 1993 Publisher: Readers House City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (62 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections on high-interest adult themes, such as change, loss, parenting, community, etc.—written mostly in first-person narratives (some poetry). (62p)
Speaking Out on Home and Family: An Anthology of Writing by New Writers Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Speaking Out on Home and Family: An Anthology of Writing by New Writers Date: 1990 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (54 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections on high-interest adult themes such as: family, home, relationships, and homelessness. (54p)
Speaking Out on Work Publication Information Author: Carolyn Meyer Illustrator: Title: Speaking Out on Work Date: 1991 Publisher: New Writers’ Voices City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (63 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Employment
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections written by adult new writers. Authors share their experiences and opinions about work. (63p)
Never Say Good-Bye: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison Publication Information Author: Literacy Volunteers of New York City Illustrator: Title: Never Say Good-Bye: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison Date: 1993 Publisher: New Writers’ Voices City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (62 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical/Prison
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections written by men and women in prisons across the U.S. Themes include: personal challenges and goals, loss, freedom, and memories of loved ones. (62p)
Speaking to One Another Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Speaking to One Another Date: 1993 Publisher: New Writers’ Voices City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (63 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections written by adult new writers. Authors share the pains and challenges caused by their reading difficulties, along with their aspirations to improve their reading and their lives. (63p)
Spending Time Together: A Family Anthology by New Writers Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: Spending Time Together: A Family Anthology by New Writers Date: 1993 Publisher: Readers House City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (62 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Autobiographical
Summary: An anthology of personal reflections written mostly in first-person narrative essays. The central writing theme revolves around family experiences and relationships. (62p)
Snapshots: Two Stories by New Writers Publication Information Author: Literacy Volunteers of New York City Illustrator: Title: Snapshots: Two Stories by New Writers Date: 1993 Publisher: Readers House City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (63 pages)
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General Information: Book Type(s): Short Stories
Summary: Two short stories that relay “snapshots” of life experience. In the first story, a woman recounts a special gift she receives for her sixth birthday. The second story is a set of observations as seen through the eyes of an immigrant riding a New York City subway train. (63p)
Selected from The Best of Dear Abby Publication Information Author: A. Van Buren Illustrator: Title: Selected from The Best of Dear Abby Date: 1991 Publisher: Signal Hill Publications City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (63 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Fiction
Summary: A collection of 16 of Dear Abby’s most endearing letters and her responses. Book includes reading strategies, post-reading reflection activities, a brief history of advice columns, a section on writing personal and business letters. (63p)
Bars Coming Near: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison Publication Information Author: Literacy Volunteers of New York City Illustrator: Title: Bars Coming Near: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison Date: 1992 Publisher: New Writers’ Voices City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (62 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Poems/Short Stories
Summary: An anthology of stories and poems written by men and women in prisons across the U.S. Themes include: life experiences in and out of prison, memories, and loved ones. (62p)
Slave Narratives: The Journey to Freedom Publication Information Author: E. Landau Illustrator: Title: Slave Narratives: The Journey to Freedom Date: 2001 Publisher: Franklin Watts (Publishing) City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (95 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): History/Slavery
Summary: A collection of four slave narratives, which recount the brutal and inhumane realities of the American slave experience. Book includes resource list for further reading. (95p)
The South was Pretty Cold Publication Information Author: J. Lamb (Ed.) Illustrator: Title: The South was Pretty Cold Date: 1992 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (53 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Poetry/Short Stories
Summary: A collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre- and post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal struggles and accomplishments. (53p)
20th Century American Poetry: an Anthology Publication Information Author: Illustrator: Title: 20th Century American Poetry: An Anthology Date: 1991 Publisher: Signal Hill City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (63 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Poetry
Summary: An anthology of poems from the work of eight celebrated 20th century American poets. Themes include: nature, aging, death, love, and memories. Book contains reading strategies and a pre-reading introduction and strategies to reading poetry. (63p)
I Wanna Be the Kinda Father My Mother Was Publication Information Author: O. Abdullah Illustrator: Title: I Wanna Be the Kinda Father My Mother Was Date: 1992 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (64 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Poetry
Summary: A collection of poems written around themes, such as: family, community, black pride, racism, and love. (64p)
From My Imagination: An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers Publication Information Author: Literacy Volunteers of New York City Illustrator: Title: From My Imagination: An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers Date: 1990 Publisher: Second Start Adult Literacy Program City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (52 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Poetry/Short Stories
Summary: An anthology of short stories and poems that reflect a wide variety of writing themes (poverty, love, and nature) and writing genres (science fiction, humor, and fables). (52p)
Blue ink in my pen: student writings about art Publication Information Author: The Edmonton Art Gallery and Prospects Literacy Association Illustrator: Title: blue ink in my pen: student writings about art Date: 1995 Publisher: Grass Roots Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (20 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s):Art
Summary: A small collection of student’s poetic and reflective writing. The collection is the product of a five-week workshop aimed to expose new writers to works of visual art while capturing participants’ responses in writing. (20p)
The Big Goof Publication Information Author: L. Kita-Bradley Illustrator: Title: The Big Goof Date: 2000 Publisher: Grass Roots Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (28 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Romance
Summary: Jan is in love with her neighbor, Bill. But as Jan gets to know Bill, she discovers that he is not the man for her. (28p)
The Missing Piece Publication Information Author: T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: The Missing Piece Date: 1992 Publisher: Fearon Education City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (60 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Romance
Summary: Julie, anxious to marry a rock star, finds one and allows him to use, hurt, and leave her. She finds her “missing piece” in a new job, meets someone new and handles her new man in a newly mature way. Book includes post-reading reflection questions. (60p)
Love Stories Publication Information Author: Retold by T. Reiff Illustrator: Title: Love Stories Date: 1993 Publisher: New Readers Press City: ISBN, paperback: ISBN, hardback: (48 pages)
Recommended audience ABE/ABLE: ESOL: Family: Young Adult: Picture:
General Information: Book Type(s): Romance
Summary: Collection of six classic love stories from around the
world (i.e., Beauty and the Beast). (48p)
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