My Teacher Has Tattoos
In Xavier’s neighborhood, tattoos represent gang membership. After Xavier catches an unexpected glimpse of his new teacher’s tattoos, he learns that there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to the cultural significance of tattoos.
Based on real events that took place during author Darren Lopez’s first year teaching in Washington DC, My Teacher Has Tattoos is an impactful conversation starter that brings to life the pitfalls of stereotyping in the classroom and beyond.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-953859-95-2
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$14.24 | |
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978-1-953859-99-0
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Category | Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diverse Books: Social Class, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Soaring Kite Books |
| Imprint | Soaring Kite Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Publication Date | 2023-08-01 |
Author: Darren Lopez
Darren Lopez is a proud Puerto Rican and Colombian author. Learning oral histories from his elders enabled him to fine-tune his storytelling and share his traveling adventures with his students. He lives in New York.
Illustrator: Bhagya Madanasinghe
Bhagya Madanasinghe grew up on the hilly side of Sri Lanka. As an illustrator, she plays with lighting and shadows, which helps her emphasize the mood of the drawing.
Awards
- Americas Award Commended Title