One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
by Rita Williams-Garcia and Sharee Miller • Part of the Gaither Sisters Trilogy • Related Edition: Non-Graphic
49 Total Resources 2 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2025
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Civil rights movements--Juvenile fiction
- Black Panther Party--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Comic books, strips, etc
- African Americans--Juvenile fiction
- Sisters--Juvenile fiction
- Mothers and daughters--Fiction
- Mothers--Juvenile fiction
- Sisters--Comic books, strips, etc
- JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black
- Mother-daughter relationship--Comic books, strips, etc
- Mothers--Comic books, strips, etc
- JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
- Mother-daughter relationship--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Classic Adaptation
- Civil rights movements--Comic books, strips, etc
- Poets--Juvenile fiction
- Civil rights movements--Fiction
- Sisters--Fiction
- Poets--Fiction
- Graphic novels
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
- African Americans--Comic books, strips, etc
- Mothers--Fiction
- Black Panther Party--Juvenile fiction
- Black Panther Party--Comic books, strips, etc
- Poets--Comic books, strips, etc
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rita Williams-Garcia
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In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 30
In-depth Written Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On reading and writing as a child with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Girl Books For Boys Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Rita Williams-Garcia
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'Who Said It?' with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Interview with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On growing up in an Army family with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On her early days as a writer with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Getting started on a new book with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On telling a story from a child's point of view with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On author's writing process with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the legwork behind every novel with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On writing for young people with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On talking with young people about sensitive topics with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On the writer's life with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On real life and imagination with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On seeing the world with fresh eyes with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On getting a story out to the world with Rita Williams-Garcia
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A tip for young writers with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On dealing with writer's block with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On rejection with Rita Williams-Garcia
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On what she would do if not writing with Rita Williams-Garcia
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Guest post by Sharee Miller
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Guest Post by Sharee Miller
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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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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Educator's Guide from HarperCollins
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 2
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2025
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Selection, 2025
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