{"product_id":"nikki-and-deja-the-newsy-news-newsletter-nikki-and-deja-book-three-isbn-9780547406268","title":"Nikki and Deja: The Newsy News Newsletter: Nikki and Deja, Book Three","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Nikki and Deja's plans to become celebrated journalists succeed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikki and Deja know that there's plenty of newsy news—news that's interesting and exciting—happening on their block and at Carver Elementary, just waiting to be reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, Nikki has her special pen and notepad, Deja has the use of Auntie Dee's computer, and they both have lots of ideas. Before long, the \u003cem\u003eFulton Street Newsy News Newsletter\u003c\/em\u003e is born. At first, everyone wants to read what the girls have written. But after just one issue, some unexpected problems arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible chapter book series shines with emotional depth and humor, perfectly capturing the complexities and joys of elementary school girls' friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikki and Deja: Birthday Blues \u003c\/em\u003eby Karen English, illustrated by Laura Freeman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Clarion, Winter 2009     ISBN-13: 978-0-618-97787-1 \u003cstrong\u003eJunior Library Guild Premier Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Early chapter-book readers will relate to the protagonist's authentic emotions as English acknowledges the chellenges and complexities of classroom life.\"\u003cem\u003e --School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e \"Likable and independent African-American girls are a rare find in early chapter books--let's hope these two can start a trend.\" \u003cem\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e \"An accessible story of recognizably real grade-school politicking and enduring friendship that's suitable for reading aloud or alone. Fans of the duo will rejoice at their return.\"\u003cem\u003e --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikki and Deja\u003c\/em\u003e by Karen English, illustrated by Laura Freeman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Clarion, Fall 2007     ISBN-13: 978-0-618-75238-6 \u003cstrong\u003eJunior Library Guild Premier Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKansas State Reading Circle Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Children's Book of the Year\/Child Study Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e recommended title\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Accessible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale. English nicely fills an underdeveloped area--this is a first-chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue.\" \u003cem\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e \"More probing than many chapter books, this title delivers the satisfaction of a full-length novel.\" \u003cem\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e \"Children will quickly connect with the distinctive characters and authentically drawn situations and emotions. . . . A strong start to what will hopefully become a series.\" --ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \"English, who has been an elementary school teacher, clearly knows her audience and understands the intricacies of their relationship dynamics. . . . Kids negotiating the sometimes treacherous waters of middle-grade friendship will find Nikki and Deja's story both truthful and comforting.\" \u003cem\u003e--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e \"The book is a welcome rarity--a contemporary story about middle class black children.\" \u003cem\u003e--Plain Dealer\u003c\/em\u003e (Cleveland, Ohio) \"English captures a strong sense of both girls, their enduring relationship, and the uncomfortable struggles that friends weather when changes erupt.\" \u003cem\u003e--The News \u0026amp; Observer\u003c\/em\u003e (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) \"\u003cem\u003eNikki and Deja\u003c\/em\u003e is the kind of early chapter book that African-American girls and their parents have been seeking for a long time.\" \u003cem\u003e--The Capital Times\u003c\/em\u003e (Madison, Wisconsin)  \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Day on Abbott Avenue\u003c\/em\u003e by Karen English, illlustrated by Javaka Steptoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Clarion, 2004     ISBN-13: 978-0-395-98527-4 \u003cstrong\u003eJane Addams Honor Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlote Zolotow Award--Highly Commended Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAPPA Parenting Publications Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALA Notable Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCCBC Choices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \"English has childhood spats down pat. . . . Both original and emotionally effective. . . . Full of movement and energy and joy. . . . 'So good!'\" \u003cem\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baby on the Way by Karen English,\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated by Sean Qualls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eFSG, 2005     ISBN-13: 9780374373610 \"A solemn spiritual, whose resolution lies less in the possibility of joy than in the quieter peace of enduring.\" \u003cem\u003e--New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpeak to Me (And I Will Listen Between the Lines)\u003c\/em\u003e by Karen English, illustrated by Amy Bates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e FSG, 2004     ISBN-13: 9780374371562 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \"English employs the simplest of language in perfect evocation of the children's thoughts, confusions, small hopes, and large dreams. . . . Just wonderful.\" \u003cem\u003e--Kirkus Reviews,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"English's rich descriptions and insights bring readers into the world of six inner-city third -grade students.\" \u003cem\u003e--School Library Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrancie \u003c\/em\u003eby Karen English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e FSG, 1999     ISBN-13: 9780312373832 \u003cstrong\u003eCoretta Scott King Honor Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParents' Choice Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Francie's smooth-flowing, well-paced narration is gently assisted by just the right touch of the vernacular. Characterization is evenhanded and believable, while place and time envelop readers.\" \u003cem\u003e--School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890135789797,"sku":"NP9780547406268","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780547406268.jpg?v=1730232604","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nikki-and-deja-the-newsy-news-newsletter-nikki-and-deja-book-three-isbn-9780547406268","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}