My Teacher Has Tattoos

by Darren Lopez (Author) Bhagya Madanasinghe (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

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.

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$18.99

this book is okay

so i thought this would be fun BUT the boy is VERY interested so it is just fine

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781953859952
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Soaring Kite Books
Publication date
August 01, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV039120 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
Library of Congress categories
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