Kristyn Dorfman

Sep 13, 2024 | slj.com | F. Scott Fitzgerald |Kristyn Dorfman |NCTE Database

Gr 9 Up–A story of love, power, and money set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties. Jay Gatsby, a rich entrepreneur, harbors a dream of a woman he knew many years ago, Daisy Buchanan. At the time he was a poor solider, unable to compete with the monied men she associated with. Since leaving her to serve in the First World War, he has dedicated his life to making enough money to win her back, even though she is now married to someone else.

Sep 13, 2024 | slj.com | John Steinbeck |Kristyn Dorfman |NCTE Database

Gr 10 Up–In the ruthless and rootless world of Depression-era migrant farming, George and Lennie share something unusual: companionship. George protects Lennie, a large and powerful but mentally disabled man, from the harassment and cruel teasing of those who are too ignorant to know better. Their dream is to find a place of their own, where they can live in peace and dignity, but this dream is shattered by Lennie’s innocent violence.

Feb 20, 2024 | slj.com | Kristyn Dorfman |Maggie Knapp |Alexandra Cornejo |Bob Hassett

The Asian American ExperienceURL www.abc-clio.com/asam-experience/Grade Level 9 UpCost The Asian American Experience is subscription-based with prices starting at $540 for a single-site purchase. Discount bundles are available for school districts. A free 30-day preview is available. Content When users first open The Asian American Experience, part of ABC-CLIO’s The American Mosaic program, they will find a variety of search options.

Nov 22, 2023 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Emily Beasley |Monisha Blair |Kristin Brynsvold |Kristyn Dorfman

From a glittering party in Harlem to a dazzling parade in Tokyo, from a baba's small patch of soil to a cadre of children learning to love who they are or stand up for others, the very best of 2023's picture books invite readers into pages to meet the world head on. PICTURE BOOKSArnaldo, Monica. Mr. S. HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen. ISBN 9780063003958. K-Gr 3–Is it a mystery? A story of classroom rebellion, or even a coup?

Jun 22, 2023 | slj.com | Kristyn Dorfman |Donna Barba Higuera |Steven Engelfried |Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Amina Luqman-Dawson researching the Great Dismal Swamp Photos courtesy of Amina Luqman-Dawson It has been almost six months since Amina Luqman-Dawson’s novel Freewater became the surprise winner of the 2023 Newbery Medal. In an interview with SLJ, Luqman-Dawson revealed that the prestigious award-winning story might not be the end for at least one of the book’s characters.