Title: Drew and the Homeboy Question
Illustrator: Robb Armstrong
Genre: Chapter Book
Subgenre: Realistic Fiction about bullying and dealing with change
Theme: Friendship and Cultural Diversity- Making the best out of what you are given.
Primary and secondary characters: Primary- Drew, Secondary-
Award(s) date of publication: Coretta Scott King Award, 1997
Publishing Company: Harper Trophy
Brief Summary and how I would use this book with students: Drew and the Homeboy Question is a book about a sixth grade boy by the name of Drew. His parents send him to a private school after a shooting that happens at his public school. The change is hard on Drew who has to deal with a whole new school as well as making new friends. The private school which he attends is an all white school which makes him feel like an outsider. The book focuses on the challenges that he has to overcome to become accepted by the other students and look past the adversity that exists. This book could be used in the classroom to teach students about adversity. It also focuses on bullying which is a very important subject to teach students. Drew and the Homeboy Question is a very relatable book for children in grades fourth through sixth grade when bullying usually arises. Using this book to educate children on the affects the bullying and isolation have on a student is a great way to help them to understand how real and important the issue is to discuss.
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