Stars in the Darkness
by Barbara Joosse and R. Gregory Christie
21 Total Resources 2 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2002
Word Count 900
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 64208, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
Our Original Resources 9

Meet-the-Author Movie with Barbara Joosse
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Barbara Joosse
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In-depth Written Interview with Barbara Joosse
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map 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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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2025
Picture Book Text Honor, 2003

NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 2002
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