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by
Kwame Alexander (Author),
Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading.

Find a tree–a

black tupelo or

dawn redwood will do–and

plant yourself.

(It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)

With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take readers on a sensory journey between the pages of a book.

How to Read a Book has received three starred reviews!

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FIRST, FIND A TREE – A BLACK TUPELO OR DAWN REDWOOD WILL DO – AND PLANT YOURSELF.

IT’S OKAY IF YOU PREFER A STOOP. LIKE LANSTON HUGHES.

With these words, an adventure begins–an adventure into the world of reading. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take you on a sensory journey between the pages of a book.

NOW, SLEEP. DREAM. HOPE.

(YOU NEVER REACH)
THE END

Number of Pages: 32Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.3 x 8.8 INIllustrated: YesPublication Date: June 18, 2019Accelerated Reader:Quiz Name: How to Read a BookInterest Level: Lower Grades, K-3Reading Level: 2.8Point Value: 0.5