Rita Williams-Garcia is a talented author who writes amazing stories for kids. She is known for books like "One Crazy Summer" and "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground." Rita's stories are often about kids facing challenges and finding their strength. She loves to write about family, history, and the power of friendship. Rita has won many awards for her books and is loved by readers all around the world. Kids can learn a lot from Rita's stories and be inspired to follow their dreams, just like she did. Rita Williams-Garcia's books are fun to read and full of important lessons!
- Why is Rita Williams-Garcia known as a talented author?
- What are some common themes in Rita's stories?
- How can kids benefit from reading Rita's books?
- Explain how Rita's books can inspire readers.
- Can you think of a challenge that a character in Rita's stories might face? How would you help that character?
One Crazy Summer
One Crazy Summer is a fantastic book written by Rita Williams-Garcia. It follows the story of three sisters, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern, who travel to Oakland, California in the late 1960s to spend the summer with their estranged mother, Cecile. Set against the backdrop of the Black Panther movement, the girls discover the power of family, love, and understanding.
- What are the names of the three sisters in the book?
- Where do the sisters travel to spend their summer?
- What historical movement is the story set against?
- What do the girls learn about during their time with their mother?
- How would you describe the relationship between the sisters?
Visit to the Birthplace of One Crazy Summer
Hi, my name is Grace and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you about a cool adventure I had visiting the birthplace of Rita Williams-Garcia. She's an awesome author who wrote one of my favorite books!
- We traveled to New York City, USA, which is where Rita Williams-Garcia was born. It was so exciting to be in the same city where she grew up!
- While we were in New York City, we also visited the Statue of Liberty. It was huge and so beautiful! I felt like a tiny ant standing next to it.
- What is the name of the city where Rita Williams-Garcia was born?
- Can you describe the Statue of Liberty?
- Why do you think it's important to learn about authors and their backgrounds?
- What other famous landmarks are there in New York City?
- How do you think visiting the birthplace of an author can inspire you?
Your Turn!
After reading One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!