We Deserve Monuments
by Jas Hammonds
"An absolute must read." —Buzzfeed
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31 Total Resources 7 Awards 16 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Cultural Experience
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
- LGBTQ+
- African American
Year Published 2022
Word Count 86,654
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518474, 13 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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- 2024 OCBC History
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
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Activity and Discussion Guide from Read Across America
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Book Readings 1

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Book Trailers 2

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Vocabulary Resources 1

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Awards & Distinctions 7

Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2025
Selection, 2024

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2024

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2024

Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2025
Commended, 2024

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2023

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
New Talent Winner, 2023

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2022
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