Write a Letter to the Author

Have students write a letter to Raquel Rivera, the author who gathered all four stories. Tell her which story you enjoyed most and why? What story did you learn the most from?

Arts Connection: Carve a Sculpture Out of Soap

Since Lazarusie is an Inuit sculptor, have the students carve a sculpture out of soap (to mimic how Lazarusie sculps out of ivory). If possible, take students out to a wooded area and let the students collect items from the land to create their own art...