I’m happy to be a part of this year’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day #ReadYourWorld event. I’ll be sharing a great book, Meet Frankie Jordan, written by Kim C. Lee and illustrated by Vera Sysolina. Many thanks to Toni from My Well Read Child for providing us with a copy of this book.
This book was provided by the My Well Read Child for review. Bookshop and Amazon affiliate links are included in this post.
Book Summary
Do you like to stand out from all of the other kids in your class? If so, Meet Frankie Jordan is the book for you. Frankie is a budding illustrator who looks at the entire world as art. Even though she enjoys different activities than most other kids, Frankie does not let that stop her creativity. Meet Frankie Jordan encourages everyone to appreciate the unique characteristics of those around them.
Age:
4 – 8 years
Pre-reading activity:
Discuss what you see on the cover of the book and ask your child to predict what the story may be about. Describe the expression on Frankie’s face. Why do you think she is holding a pencil?
During the story:
Have your child predict the text based on the illustrations. Provide definitions and connections for any of the target vocabulary words listed below that may be unfamiliar. Ask questions throughout the story to help your child comprehend what is being read. Have your child repeat unfamiliar words.
Example Questions:
- What is Frankie’s favorite thing to do?
- Why did the other children at Frankie’s school think she was weird?
- Do you think Frankie’s classmates treated her fairly?
- Frankie was very confident. Tell me about a time you felt confident.
- Frankie had a big imagination. If you could imagine your own tickle monster, what would it look like?
Target Vocabulary
Post-reading:
Have your child re-read the book in their own words using the illustrations. Ask your child how they would respond if there was a friend at school who was being treated unfairly because they were unique.
Activity:
Recreate a Famous Piece of Art
Several famous artists, like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo, were mentioned in this story. Search for images and videos on Google and Youtube to view more of their art. After your search, complete one of these kid-friendly art projects inspired by Basquiat or Kahlo.
We hope you all enjoyed going Beyond the Book with Meet Frankie Jordan!
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 (1/29/21) is in its 8th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those book into the hands of young readers and educators.
Eight years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. Read about our Mission & History HERE.
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FOUNDER’S CIRCLE: Mia Wenjen (Prgamaticmom) and Valarie Budayr’s (Audreypress.com)
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TWITTER PARTY! Register here!
Join us on Friday, Jan 29, 2021, at 9 pm EST for the 8th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party!
This epically fun and fast-paced hour includes multicultural book discussions, addressing timely issues, diverse book recommendations, & reading ideas.
We will be giving away an 8-Book Bundle every 5 minutes plus Bonus Prizes as well! *** US and Global participants welcome. **
Follow the hashtag #ReadYourWorld to join the conversation, connect with like-minded parts, authors, publishers, educators, organizations, and librarians. See you all very soon on Twitter!
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Mia Wenjen
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with Multicultural Children’s Book Day. I hope you can join us tonight for our Twitter Party at 9am EST. We will be giving away hundreds of diverse children’s books!