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A familiar presence in the world of children's literature and the author of several books for educators, Monica contributes to a variety of publications including the New York Times Book Review and the Horn Book Magazine in addition to blogging at educating alice . She has helped select the winners of several awards including the Newbery and originated and co-ran School Library Journal's Battle of the Kids' Books. A committed educator, Monica began her teaching career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone and currently teaches fourth grade at the Dalton School in New York City. Africa is My Home: A Child on the Amistad is her first book for children.

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	Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad by Monica Edinger (Goodreads Author), Robert Byrd (Illustrations) 4.04 avg rating — 457 ratings — published 2013 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself by Monica Edinger (Goodreads Author), Lesley Younge 4.04 avg rating — 357 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Far Away and Long Ago: Young Historians in the Classroom by Monica Edinger (Goodreads Author), Stephanie Fins 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1997 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Seeking History: Teaching with Primary Sources in Grades 4-6 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2000 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Using Beloved Classics to Deepen Reading Comprehension: Rich Lessons and Literature Response Activities That Improve Kids Reading Comprehension, ... and Really Engage Each and Every Reader it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2001 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fantasy Literature in the Elementary Classroom: Strategies for Reading, Writing, and Responding by Monica Edinger (Goodreads Author), Scott Wright (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1996 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Babel

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A Month in the Country

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Return of the Thief (The Queen's Thief, #6)

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message 2: by C.J.

Jun 09, 2013 09:28AM

C.J. Heck

Hello Monica,

It's such a pleasure to have you as a friend. I look forward to reading your work. Thank you and best wishes to you.

Warmest regards,
CJ

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