Beyond Resilience (Raintree Edition)
Author: Dan Diamond
Publisher:
Published: 2016-09-29
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780997059427
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April Raintree
Author: Beatrice Mosionier
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Published: 2011-03-17
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 1553792076
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA revised version of the novel In Search of April Raintree, written specifically for students in grades 9 through 12. Through her characterization of two young sisters who are removed from their family, the author poignantly illustrates the difficulties that many Aboriginal people face in maintaining a positive self-identity.
Perfectly Undone
Author: Jamie Raintree
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 1488027897
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The most sensational, emotionally raw, and satisfying debut of the fall.” –Redbook Magazine “From family secrets to heartbreaking lost love, the characters felt like old friends by the end. Highly recommended.”—New York Times bestselling author Kate Moretti Sometimes you have to lose your way to find yourself… Dr. Dylan Michels has worked hard for a perfect life. When her longtime boyfriend gets down on one knee, it’s the most perfect moment of all…but Dylan says no. For too many years, Dylan’s been living for her late older sister, who never got the chance to grow up. Dylan thought being the perfect daughter, perfect partner and perfect doctor would eventually ease the haunting guilt she feels over her sister’s death—and the role no one knows she played in it. But still, years later, the grief is too much to bear. Now, Dylan must find the courage to face her past and define her own happiness if she truly wants to live the life her sister never could.
Skeleton Key to the Suicide of My Father, Ross Lockridge, Jr., Author of Raintree County
Author: Ernest Lockridge
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2014-03-29
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9781497462090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWHY did my brilliant father, Ross Lockridge, Jr., execute himself at 33, March 6, 1948, while his first novel, RAINTREE COUNTY, was the Number-One Bestseller in America? Critics were hailing it as the sole recent contender for the ultimate American title, "The Great American Novel." Even as my father was murdering himself, he was experiencing critical and financial success beyond the greatest of great expectations. He died with full knowledge that his life, viewed from the street, had exceeded all but the most extravagant of human dreams. My book holds the SKELETON KEY that unlocks the Riddle of Raintree County. I offer this painful story less from choice than from an obligation to history and to truth, in order that the truth will not die with me. Squeamishness and mendacity, blood brothers, go hand in hand. Miss Manners plays no part this tragedy. Truth is not subject to etiquette or taste, and it is precisely because the truth about my father's brief, terrible life and his forlorn death is unspeakable that the truth demands to be told.
Teacher Guide for Sugar Falls
Author: Christine M'Lot
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Published: 2021-10-12
Total Pages: 90
ISBN-13: 1774920093
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSugar Falls is a story of strength, family, and culture that shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross. Taken away to a residential school, Betsy is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but her father’s words give her the strength and determination to survive. Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M'Lot, the Teacher Guide for Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story offers a diverse menu of activities that support teachers in planning lessons throughout the reading process, including before, during, and after reading Sugar Falls creating dynamic learning experiences for their students while maintaining a respectful and dignified approach to Indigenous topics enhancing students’ prior knowledge about the topics addressed in the book using trauma-informed practices to prepare students for sensitive topics identifying cross-curricular connections and opportunities to collaborate with teachers in other subject areas infusing Indigenous pedagogical practices, such as working with others, seeking holism in understanding, and learning through storytelling engaging students’ understanding and encouraging them to embrace differing worldviews facilitating activities for individual students, small groups, whole-class instruction and discussion, or even the whole school Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story includes sensitive topics (e.g., abuse, trauma); therefore, it is most appropriate for grades 9–12.. The activities in this guide are suitable for courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Global or Contemporary Issues, as well as Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies. They could be adapted for use at the university or college level.
Space Encyclopedia
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1426309481
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.
Duckling
Author: Kamila Shamsie
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Published: 2021-11-16
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13: 1642596728
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the farm, some eggs are hatching. A flock of sweet ducklings are popping out but one duckling looks different from all the others.Kamila Shamsie retells The Ugly Duckling with great empathy and a warm heart. Cast out and all alone, the odd duckling will need all her bravery and curiosity to survive. Her journey is a search for belonging, but what she finds is the right to be different.
Will You Catch Me?
Author: Jane Elson
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2018-08-09
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1444927779
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean. Nell Hobson lives with a tortoise called Bob Marley, guinea pigs Asbo and Chaos, goldfish Beyoncé and Destiny, gerbils Fizz and Tyrone, Aunty Lou the Hamster ... and her mum, who drinks too much. Nell does everything she can to be a good daughter so that her mum will stop. But when things get really hard, Nell stands on her head. Everything looks better upside down, don't you know? Nell wishes she knew her dad was. When new teacher Mr Samuels makes history come alive and tells the class the story of Nell Gwynn, the Orange Girl who became one of the first actresses on the London stage, Nell is captivated and is determined to dress up as an Orange Girl for the Costume Parade. She hatches a plan with her best friend Michael: a way to make her dad step forward and claim her. Will she succeed? A charming middle grade story with a strong, positive message that celebrates community and friendship.
Resurgence
Author: KC Adams
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Published: 2022-05-27
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1774920018
DOWNLOAD EBOOK★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023! Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides K–12 educators in bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to: connect peoples and places link truth and reconciliation as ongoing processes symbolize the risk and urgency of this work for both Indigenous and settler educators engage tensions highlight the importance of balance, both of ideas and within ourselves Through critical engagement with each contributor’s work, experienced educators Christine M’Lot and Katya Adamov Ferguson support readers in connecting with Indigenous narratives and perspectives, bringing Indigenous works into the classroom, and creating more equitable and sustainable teaching practices. In this resource, you will find: diverse Indigenous voices, perspectives, and art forms from a variety of nations and locations valuable concepts and methods that can be applied to the classroom and beyond practical action steps and resources for educators, parents, librarians, and administrators Use this book as a springboard for your own learning journey or as a lively prompt for dialogue within your professional learning community.
Teacher Guide for In Search of April Raintree and April Raintree
Author: Christine M'Lot
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Published: 2024-02-20
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 1774920964
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1983, In Search of April Raintree is a Canadian classic that presents a heart-rending and powerful account of the harsh realities that Indigenous and Métis peoples face. Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M’Lot with psychologist Dr. Karlee Fellner, the Teacher Guide for In Search of April Raintree and April Raintree helps teachers create dynamic learning experiences for their students in grades 11 and 12, while maintaining a respectful and dignified approach to Indigenous topics. In this guide you will find: an inquiry based approach with resources for teaching from a trauma-informed stance easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducibles, and assessment opportunities a focus on wellness and supporting students while learning about difficult topics activities that encourage cross-curricular connections and collaboration free access to supplemental videos covering wellness topics a glossary of terms and suggested resources to extend learning
