The last stop on market street5/21/2023 The use of language to elicit questions, to spark imagination and to make us laugh is at its best when spoken, said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Ernie J. I enjoyed this book and it made me think deeply as well. Help kids understand the feelings of others As young readers enjoy these heartwarming stories. Right up until their arrival at the last stop on Market Street, Nana guides CJ to become a better witness for what’s beautiful. It is a good starting point to discuss privilege with children (whether it has to do with race, economics, or ability) and using the privileges given to us to empathize with and help others. The author and illustrator are BIPOC and the book showcases diverse characters and neighborhoods, as well as social justice/service. Hiring has decelerated, job postings have declined and fewer people are quitting their jobs for other, typically higher-paying positions. Why do some people have cars, while others have to take buses? Why are some people differently-abled? Why are some neighborhoods run-down? CJ’s nana answers in a way that shows him to make the most of what he does have and to find the good/solution in life. The surprisingly resilient job market, which has kept the unemployment rate near 50-year lows for months, is showing some cracks. Through young CJ’s observations and questions, the readers are directed towards thinking of answers, showcasing that his questions, and the answers, are complex. Christian Robinson is the winner of the 2014 Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, as well as the 2013 Marion Vannett Ridgeway Honor. CJ is a curious child and the book is filled with his questions, and his nana’s replies to him. Matt de la Peña is the author of several critically-acclaimed young adult novels, as well as the celebrated picture book A Nations Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis. In the story, CJ, an African-American child, and his Nana leave Church and take the bus to head somewhere else- as usual. It won the John Newberry Award 2016 as well as the Caldecott Award 2016 for illustrations. LAST STOP ON MARKET SREET LESSON PLAN IDEAS Each of our 400+ Starts With a Story book companions come with a teacher’s guide to make lesson planning quick and easy, printable worksheets and digital resources that cover ALL of the standards-based reading comprehension skills. They compare how they are different from, and the same as. I found this book in the award-winning children’s books section at my local library. Title: Last Stop On Market Street CJ and his Nana ride the bus across town and talk about city life.
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