A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
by Zetta Elliott and Noa Denmon
33 Total Resources 5 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Poetry
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2020
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Emotions--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Black Experiences
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Zetta Elliott about A Place Inside of Me
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Zetta Elliott
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from Richland Libary
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Teaching Ideas from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 2

Complete Video Reading narrated by Zetta Elliott
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Complete Video Reading narrated by Zetta Elliott
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 5

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2025
Honor, 2021

Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2025
Selection, 2021

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2021

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021

Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2021
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