When Stars Are Scattered
by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed, and Iman Geddy
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Graphic Novel
- Cultural Experience
- African
- Disability
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 2020
Word Count 27,175
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 530L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 508950, 4 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Refugee camps--Kenya--Juvenile literature
- Refugees--Somalia--Biography--Comic books, strips, etc
- Mohamed, Omar (Social worker)--Childhood and youth--Comic books, strips, etc
- Refugees--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Mohamed, Omar (Social worker)--Childhood and youth--Juvenile literature
- Refugees--United States--Biography--Comic books, strips, etc
- Brothers--Comic books, strips, etc
- Brothers--Juvenile literature
- Refugee camps--Kenya--Comic books, strips, etc
- Refugees--Somalia--Biography--Juvenile literature
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Victoria Jamieson about When Stars Are Scattered
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Victoria Jamieson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 10
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
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Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Educator Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Empathy Guide from EmpathyLab
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Curriculum & Discussion Guide from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Lesson Plan from thereaderteacher.com
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Educator's Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Book Readings 3
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Video Book Reading narrated by Omar Mohamed
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Video Book Reading narrated by author Omar Mohamed
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Chapter 1" narrated by Full Cast
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Book Trailers 1
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Video Book Trailer from Penguin Middle School
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 20
![Kids’ Book Choice Awards, 2008-2022](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/48.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Hpk9hkG_yb.jpg)
Kids’ Book Choice Awards, 2008-2022
Winner, 2021
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
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Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Audiobooks Selection, 2021
![The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/111.jpg.pagespeed.ce.gLBWyJfHHh.jpg)
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2023
Winner, 2021
![Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/list_image/4462.jpg.pagespeed.ce.k6oquB1jPQ.jpg)
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024
Honor, 2021
![Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/124.jpg.pagespeed.ce.0M_BRl6cWE.jpg)
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023
Selection, 2021
![Read for Empathy Collections, 2017-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/132.JPG.pagespeed.ce.iFLhwg5jQj.jpg)
Read for Empathy Collections, 2017-2023
Selection, 2021
![Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/86.jpg.pagespeed.ce.njRmiMugN3.jpg)
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2023
Commended, 2021
![Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature, 2016-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/58.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Hz7RbNZ4r6.jpg)
Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature, 2016-2023
Winner, 2021
![Odyssey Award, 2008-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/list_image/2102.jpg.pagespeed.ce.7nkuK-eUuv.jpg)
Odyssey Award, 2008-2023
Honor, 2021
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2021
![Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/104.png.pagespeed.ce.Wz2wwEQz-V.png)
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2021
![Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2022](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/82.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Hwt6KMlFnU.jpg)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2022
Selection, 2020
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2020
![Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1577.jpg.pagespeed.ce.hZpAiMOgzy.jpg)
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2020
![Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2024](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/13.jpg.pagespeed.ce.gL3-zbXUZ2.jpg)
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2024
Finalist, 2020
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/147.png.pagespeed.ce.nDFd7JXV8J.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Grade Selection, 2020
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