by boot | Feb 26, 2025
How would you describe the refugee camp? What are the conditions?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
What work does Mrs. Weera do in the refugee camp? What does Shauzia think of Mrs. Weera?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Mustafa is a story of a boy and his family coming to a new country. The book opens with a very cinematic sequence. As a class, look at the cover, the dedication page and the first spread. How do these pictures work together? What part of the story do they represent?...
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
As a class, perform a “picture walk” through the book. Based on the illustrations, what do students think Mustafa will be about? Will it be funny? Sad? Serious? Can students identify the main characters? What can students tell about these characters based solely on...
by boot | Feb 25, 2025
Home Is Where the Heart Is (September 18, 1958) Home holds a special place in Seepeetza’s heart. She describes cooking at the school and how everyone felt while working together. She then goes on to describe her home and the evening activities. After reading this...
