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Jun 21, 2017 Latanya (Crafty Scribbles) rated it information technology was astonishing

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Tales of the Ceremonious Rights Movements did not brainstorm nor end with adults. Many mettlesome acts called on children and teens to act. In this tale, a young boy used the elementary human activity bravery via typing to battle prejudice while showing how the smallest talent can demonstrate the biggest centre.

I highly recommend this tale, then children and immature teens know they play a crucial part in order. The smallest limbs can run the greatest race.

I actually read, or listed to Dulé Colina read, this book because of the typewriter. When I saw the cover I wondered how a typewriter, of all things, could peradventure be central in a modern children'due south volume. Well, there is a reason for it.

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I really read, or listed to Dulé Hill read, this volume because of the typewriter. When I saw the cover I wondered how a typewriter, of all things, could maybe exist central in a modern children'south book. Well, there is a reason for it.

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I like this book, and I like Loma'due south reading of information technology. Information technology's short, merely it does touch up on many things. It shows kids how information technology was to live in a time of racial segregation, but information technology as well shows a positive way to fight dorsum. How little things can brand a deviation in the cease. Pamela 1000. Tuck really does a good job with it. Even though information technology is a book for kids most this difficult bailiwick, information technology doesn't become overly preachy.

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May 19, 2013 Shelli rated it it was amazing

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As Fast As Words Can Wing
Pamela M. Constrict

A wonderful yet closely connected story of leading by activity. This story is set in the 1960s during the Civil Rights era. Mason is determined to not only make his dad proud but to be an advocate of change. He is not understanding why his gift is part of his greatness, in the showtime, he just simply applies what he is good at and continues to grow his craft.

Despite all the negative comments, looks, and snares, Bricklayer continues to piece of work in the library typing.

Every bit Fast As Words Can Fly
Pamela M. Constrict

A wonderful yet closely connected story of leading by activeness. This story is set in the 1960s during the Civil Rights era. Mason is determined to not only make his dad proud only to be an abet of change. He is non agreement why his souvenir is part of his greatness, in the commencement, he only just applies what he is skilful at and continues to abound his craft.

Despite all the negative comments, looks, and snares, Mason continues to piece of work in the library typing. When a crisis happens, it is Stonemason that is singled out and charged with leading change whether he is upwardly for the task or not. Mason overcomes adversity and triumphs to victory.

This is a not bad story of living as an individual. Non allowing words to carry the same weight equally activity, as it was the words that placed Mason into activeness and his actions were not only honorable but they were actions that set examples for others.

It'south a great story, it lacks rich vocabulary and the story seems to be like nigh with the happy ending, even so; this could be a keen book for social studies classes as information technology highlights many of the challenges students faced when integrating schools during the 1960s.

I checked out the book from the local library as I wanted to meet the pictures that were in impress. Afterward reading the book in print I listened to the book online (story online). I enjoyed the story online version as it displayed pictures. The book spoke to diversity and cand social justice issues in the African American community which in some aspects are even so nowadays.
The vocabulary is defective and for 3rd and 4th-grade levels the vocabulary could have been much more challenging. I felt the story lacked realism, I felt the author wanted to have a happy ending which I applauded, however; if the book is used across academic disciplines deeper conservation tin be had in the classroom around social justice and racism which can pb to a current connection.
I would definitely utilise information technology in my classroom especially when teaching about the civil rights era. This could be used every bit a volume that tin can generate free writes or as a journal entry nigh topics like ceremonious rights, racism, change, leadership, and triumph.

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Aug 23, 2017 Cora rated it it was amazing

Per my 2d Graders: I liked it and I would say "Hurray" for Stonemason. It was cute because Mason won the competition. I liked information technology because Mason tin can type very fast. It was corking considering Mason won and made his family proud. I would clap for Stonemason. It was so great considering it teaches you a lesson about skin color and that it doesn't affair merely actions are important. Per my Second Graders: I liked information technology and I would say "Hurray" for Stonemason. It was beautiful considering Stonemason won the contest. I liked it because Mason tin type very fast. It was great considering Mason won and made his family proud. I would clap for Bricklayer. Information technology was and so great because information technology teaches you lot a lesson about skin color and that it doesn't affair but actions are important. ...more

Sep 28, 2020 Nick Westurn rated it information technology was amazing

This book really stuck out to me, considering of its refusal to pull any punches. About other books that are made for the same age range try to sugar coat some of the subjects for children to assimilate easier, but this book just comes out and shows its readers the cold difficult truth of our past. It was a very enjoyable read, and i hope to find more like information technology in the future.

Wow! This story tin be very middle opening for students. History was made when interracial classrooms were finally "immune" and this book had a wonderful tale of a boy bonding with his teacher over a blazon writer all the while this was a new era for the schoolhouse organisation for both black and white students learning how to coexist. Wow! This story tin can exist very eye opening for students. History was made when interracial classrooms were finally "allowed" and this book had a wonderful tale of a boy bonding with his instructor over a type writer all the while this was a new era for the school system for both black and white students learning how to coexist. ...more

Jan 29, 2021 Megan South. rated information technology it was amazing

Really enjoyed this picture book. Great introduction to the Ceremonious Rights Movement and desegregation of schools.

Sep 11, 2017 Paige Graham rated it it was amazing

This volume really made me happy considering of the plot and storyline. Reading about civil rights tin can be pitiful sometimes because of all that came along with it, simply this story shows the vivid sides of information technology and I enjoyed it!

Set during the Civil Rights Movement this volume is about a boyfriend who helps his father write letters for a ceremonious rights grouping. During the story Mason and his brothers begin to attend a formerly all white school where they run into with opposition. Mason withal continues to work hard and his writing leads him to learning how to type - first on a manual typewriter and and then on an electric typewriter. Mason becomes so good at typing that he is selected to represent his school at a typing contest. Mas Set during the Ceremonious Rights Move this book is near a young human being who helps his father write letters for a civil rights group. During the story Mason and his brothers begin to nourish a formerly all white school where they come across with opposition. Mason yet continues to work hard and his writing leads him to learning how to type - first on a manual typewriter and then on an electric typewriter. Bricklayer becomes so good at typing that he is selected to represent his schoolhouse at a typing contest. Mason chooses to utilize a manual typewriter while everyone else uses an electric typewriter and he still wins the competition.

The story itself - historically is good. This could easily be used during a unit on Civil Rights. Due to the content it is more appropriate for grades iv and up. The length of the text makes it tricky. The book volition most likely be housed with moving-picture show books and could easily be overloooked. As far every bit the actual writing I didn't detect it particularly stellar - solid yes, stellar no.

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In this inspirational historical fiction volume, we delve into the life of a xiii year-former boy living in the nearly trying time for African Americans. Living through the Civil Rights Motility, Bricklayer Steele begins his contribution to the crusade by helping his father'southward group publicize their plans for equality through the use of handwritten messages. Grateful for his messages, the group gives Mason a blazon writer. That is where the story begins.
Ostracized past his new school peers and employees, Mason learns In this inspirational historical fiction book, we delve into the life of a 13 year-old male child living in the most trying fourth dimension for African Americans. Living through the Civil Rights Motility, Mason Steele begins his contribution to the cause by helping his father's group publicize their plans for equality through the utilize of handwritten letters. Grateful for his letters, the group gives Mason a type writer. That is where the story begins.
Ostracized by his new school peers and employees, Mason learns how some things aren't ever amend said, but tin can make an bear on on paper. Actions speak louder than words.

The book is appropriate for 3rd and 4th grade. It would be a suitable text for Blackness History Month, when discussing Civil Rights, a supporting text for conversation about Mr. Luther King Jr., prejudice, and much more.

I chose this book as a WOW book because of the lesson it's conveying to young readers. It doesn't soften the reality of what African Americans went through to receive equality. In improver, the story takes places in Greenville, Due north Carolina and the life-similar illustrations are sure to exist enjoyed by all.

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A nugget of truth about the the author's father inspired this enoyable historical fiction picture show volume. Every family has these blazon of stories and they need to be shared as Ms. Tuck has done.

Moses Steele, age xiv, is a practiced pupil and Stonemason's writing skills are used to help the ceremonious rights group his begetter belongs to. Later the group gives Mason a manual typewriter to speed the legal processes.

Bricklayer and his brothers are even more immersed in advancing the legal rights of Negroes when their fath

A nugget of truth near the the writer's father inspired this enoyable historical fiction film volume. Every family has these type of stories and they need to exist shared as Ms. Tuck has done.

Moses Steele, age 14, is a skillful pupil and Mason'due south writing skills are used to assist the civil rights group his male parent belongs to. Later on the group gives Mason a manual typewriter to speed the legal processes.

Stonemason and his brothers are even more immersed in advancing the legal rights of Negroes when their begetter enrolls them in a white school. The boys continue to work difficult and are respectful. Stonemason gets a job with the Neighborhood Youth Corps and is assigned to the schoolhouse library where he types catalog cards. His typing skills earn him entry into a typing tournament where he breaks typing speed records on a manual typewriter, while the white students employ electrical typewriters.

This story was awarded the New Voices Award by Lee and Low Volume publishers and is illustrated with beautiful oil paintings by ERic Velasquez.

This is a book for every age!

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Sep 07, 2017 Georgia Herod rated information technology really liked it

Although the story line is fiction, Pamela Tuck used the real-life experiences of her begetter, Moses Teel, Jr, during the 1980's in the US.

Mason Steele becomes the scribe for his father'due south ramblings almost civil rights incidents and turns them into handwritten business concern letters. The day his begetter brought dwelling a manual typewriter changed the trajectory of Mason'south life. He immediately learned how to blazon.

After Brown vs. Kansas in 1954, Mason learned he'd be attending an all-white school, a fearful pr

Although the story line is fiction, Pamela Tuck used the real-life experiences of her father, Moses Teel, Jr, during the 1980's in the U.s..

Mason Steele becomes the scribe for his father'southward ramblings about civil rights incidents and turns them into handwritten business messages. The mean solar day his father brought home a manual typewriter changed the trajectory of Mason's life. He immediately learned how to blazon.

Afterwards Brownish vs. Kansas in 1954, Mason learned he'd be attending an all-white school, a fearful prospect. But he persevered despite those fears and the injustices that he encountered. He does exceedingly well in school and excels in typing. Later on competing in a county typing contest, typing "as fast as words could fly," racing with the ding of the bell at the end of each row of words, Mason wins!

This picture volume conveys the power of difficult work and determination to face and overcome the difficulties of life. Poignant and inspiring.

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Nov 15, 2019 Matthew rated information technology really liked it

The story of a young blackness boy during the civil rights movement who participated in a typing contest. The book's art is clear and total of expression, and the story flows at a great footstep and tells a really engaging story. Young readers would likely find this actually enjoyable. The story lends itself actually well to classroom lessons. Teachers tin can use the book as a strong introduction to the civil rights movement. The engaging story centering on a young boy could be much more personally relevant The story of a young black boy during the civil rights motility who participated in a typing contest. The book'southward art is clear and full of expression, and the story flows at a groovy step and tells a actually engaging story. Immature readers would likely find this really enjoyable. The story lends itself actually well to classroom lessons. Teachers can apply the book as a strong introduction to the civil rights movement. The engaging story centering on a young male child could be much more personally relevant and interesting to young students and might exist a much more engaging way to begin talking about those kinds of topics. The book could likewise be used to teach students how children can make an impact in social issues like the boy in the book, and could lead into activities where students could participate in their ain piece of work towards solving local social or community problems. ...more

This would be a good book to read out loud to students rather than have them read solitary because in that location might exist some vocabulary they don't know and some concepts that should be discussed. I like how this book teaches children virtually segregation and racism, and the piece of work of the NAACP. Fifty-fifty though these problems are very intense, the book talked about issues that children would empathise or be curious well-nigh, similar segregation inside schools. I liked the way of the illustrations and the colors used. This would be a good book to read out loud to students rather than have them read alone because at that place might be some vocabulary they don't know and some concepts that should be discussed. I like how this book teaches children about segregation and racism, and the work of the NAACP. Even though these problems are very intense, the book talked near issues that children would understand or exist curious about, like segregation within schools. I liked the way of the illustrations and the colors used. The read aloud that I listened to for this book was dainty because the speaker talked about the book afterwards, and explained how the volume shows that actions are simply every bit of import equally words. I would like to have this volume in my future classroom. I would read information technology out loud for a unit that includes segregation, and accept a discussion after we read the book. ...more

Apr 24, 2018 Emily A rated it it was amazing

This book was the New Voices Accolade Winner from Lee & Low books. I listened to this book via Storyline Online. It is read by Actor Dule Hill, which enhances the authenticity of the read aloud. I highly recommend this medium if it is available to you. The story takes identify in the Civil rights Era. A young student named Stonemason Steele gets a typewriter at his firm. He eagerly types stories that his father dictates to him. The manufactures he writes describe real events in the Ceremonious rights motion such This volume was the New Voices Honor Winner from Lee & Depression books. I listened to this book via Storyline Online. It is read past Actor Dule Hill, which enhances the authenticity of the read aloud. I highly recommend this medium if it is available to you. The story takes place in the Civil rights Era. A immature student named Mason Steele gets a typewriter at his house. He eagerly types stories that his begetter dictates to him. The articles he writes draw real events in the Civil rights motion such as there Greensboro Demonstration. This provides an opportunity to explore these events with students.
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May 06, 2019 Brianna Clark rated information technology information technology was astonishing

This is a keen historical fiction volume almost a young african american boy who is the writer of all letters his father asks him to write on behalf of their local NAACP chapter in trying to modify the means the times are during the civil rights movement. The story also navigates segregation and how the main character has to suffer not being seen as equal equally others because he is african american. In the end though he proves everyone incorrect past winning a typewriter competition with a manual typewriter This is a great historical fiction book nigh a young african american boy who is the writer of all letters his father asks him to write on behalf of their local NAACP chapter in trying to change the ways the times are during the ceremonious rights movement. The story also navigates segregation and how the main character has to suffer non being seen equally equal equally others because he is african american. In the end though he proves everyone wrong past winning a typewriter competition with a transmission typewriter when all other contestants used an electronic typewriter. This is a powerful volume on assertive in oneself and the talents ane can hold and non believing in others with what they accept to say about y'all. This would be a great book to read to children. ...more than

Apr 24, 2020 Brooklyn rated it information technology was astonishing

Genre: Biography

Course Range: 3rd-4th

Book Review: Upon reading the championship I knew this book was going to be different from the ones I have previously read. Equally I have been doing these book reviews I wondered when I would come across a book with the Civil Rights as a theme. I believe books like these are extremely important considering they focus on a hard section of American history. When reading this book, it makes me sad that the boy'south abilities were undermined because of the color of his skin. This

Genre: Biography

Grade Range: 3rd-4th

Book Review: Upon reading the title I knew this book was going to be different from the ones I have previously read. As I have been doing these book reviews I wondered when I would come up across a book with the Civil Rights as a theme. I believe books similar these are extremely important because they focus on a hard section of American history. When reading this book, it makes me sad that the boy'due south abilities were undermined because of the color of his pare. This book does an astonishing job at reminding us what hardships African Americans went through in these times. I believe this book tin can teach students that regardless of the roadblocks alee, keep going, you will persevere.

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May fifteen, 2020 Lori C rated it information technology was amazing

Genre: Historical Fiction
Ages: 2nd-eighth

This book is based on actual events experienced by the author's father during the Civil Rights Motility of the 1960s in Due north Carolina. Bricklayer'southward begetter is a civil rights leader in the area and often asks Mason to write letters to diverse groups for him. One solar day, Bricklayer is presented with a typewriter to write the letters. He works magic on that typewriter. This book is written in a way that the reader feels the insidious glares of the other students, the loneli

Genre: Historical Fiction
Ages: 2nd-8th

This book is based on bodily events experienced past the author's father during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s in Due north Carolina. Mason's father is a ceremonious rights leader in the area and often asks Stonemason to write messages to various groups for him. One twenty-four hours, Bricklayer is presented with a typewriter to write the messages. He works magic on that typewriter. This volume is written in a way that the reader feels the insidious glares of the other students, the loneliness of the boys as they are left on the side of the road, and the injustice every bit they are ignored by their teachers. But despite all of that, Stonemason quietly perseveres. All students volition larn something from this volume. It should exist in every classroom.

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Jan 12, 2022 Julia Shaffer rated it it was amazing

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Apr 15, 2020 Abigail Cruz rated it it was astonishing

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Nov 20, 2020 Marah Novak rated it information technology was amazing

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There are so many places discrimination takes place at present and back then it was much more prevalent. When the civil rights movement was taking identify there started to exist "integration" they were never actually accustomed and that'southward exactly what this book is showing. Stonemason Steele listens to his fathers words about civil rights and beingness the change when he decides to compete for the typewriting contest. Prior to that teachers at school wouldn't even look at him until they saw his potential. When he won t There are then many places discrimination takes place now and dorsum so information technology was much more prevalent. When the civil rights movement was taking place there started to exist "integration" they were never actually accepted and that'south exactly what this book is showing. Mason Steele listens to his fathers words almost ceremonious rights and being the alter when he decides to compete for the typewriting contest. Prior to that teachers at schoolhouse wouldn't even wait at him until they saw his potential. When he won the contest he got nix and the announcer was in disbelief. It'southward a prime example of how much injustice at that place was only that Bricklayer was able to overcome information technology with hard aork and believing in himself. ...more

Feb 25, 2021 Kaye rated it information technology was amazing

This is one of my favorite books to read to my 4th and fifth graders during black history month. Information technology tells the story of a Mason Steele who is black during the civil rights era of the 1960s. He gets transferred to the white school which is closer and endures racism in that location. He ends up representing his schoolhouse in a typing competition. This book always generates a good discussion nigh race and segregation in schools. I honey that my students are genuinely upset at the treatment he endures and how they ch This is 1 of my favorite books to read to my quaternary and 5th graders during black history month. It tells the story of a Mason Steele who is blackness during the civil rights era of the 1960s. He gets transferred to the white school which is closer and endures racism in that location. He ends up representing his school in a typing competition. This book always generates a good discussion almost race and segregation in schools. I beloved that my students are genuinely upset at the treatment he endures and how they cheer for him to succeed. Dule Hill has a video reading this story that is gratis on storyline online. ...more

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Dec 03, 2020 Kai Gomez rated it it was astonishing

This volume was amazing. I call up that this book represented history very well without saccharide coating everything similar near books do when information technology comes to the topic of segregation. I think that this volume should be read past anybody because it is very eye opening especially for a younger audience who are just being introduced to the struggles that African American had to go through in the past. This volume dives into the segregation issues during the 1950s-1960s and does an excellent job at discussing the dif This book was amazing. I think that this book represented history very well without sugar blanket everything like most books practice when information technology comes to the topic of segregation. I think that this book should exist read past everyone because it is very eye opening especially for a younger audience who are simply being introduced to the struggles that African American had to get through in the past. This book dives into the segregation issues during the 1950s-1960s and does an excellent job at discussing the dissimilar events that transpired during this time period. I would highly recommend reading this book! ...more

I enjoyed how this story was set in a different time then the present, and showed the hardships that African American students had to go through during that time. It shows the chief character, Mason, who could type very well, but it didn't matter because he was colored. But, after he proved himself and that he deserved the better typewriter like anybody else. I beloved the theme of preserving, I think it is a good thing for children to see, and shedding calorie-free on the tough things that went on back t I enjoyed how this story was set in a different time then the nowadays, and showed the hardships that African American students had to go through during that time. It shows the principal character, Mason, who could type very well, but it didn't affair because he was colored. But, after he proved himself and that he deserved the ameliorate typewriter similar everyone else. I dearest the theme of preserving, I think information technology is a good thing for children to see, and shedding light on the tough things that went on dorsum then. ...more

Apr 06, 2021 Darlena Glenn rated it it was amazing

I received a transmission typewriter when I was a youngster from my Uncle Harvey who endemic a store in North Carolina. When I was in middle school, I learned to type very fast, and by the fourth dimension I got to business schoolhouse, I was typing 65 wpm just like Bricklayer in the story! When I entered a typing contest, I won a banner and a T-shirt considering we were raising money for charity. It was a practiced feeling, so I could relate to Mason when he felt satisfaction even though he didn't receive anything for winning the ty I received a manual typewriter when I was a youngster from my Uncle Harvey who owned a store in North Carolina. When I was in middle school, I learned to type very fast, and by the time I got to business school, I was typing 65 wpm just similar Mason in the story! When I entered a typing contest, I won a banner and a T-shirt because we were raising coin for charity. It was a good feeling, and so I could relate to Stonemason when he felt satisfaction fifty-fifty though he didn't receive anything for winning the typing competition. ...more

Nov 19, 2017 Stevie Cupp rated it it was amazing

A fiction book about a nonfiction topic. This book covers the theme of racism in schools during segregation times. This is a great story about how a young African American kids overcomes all of the prejudices confronting him to bear witness that he is talented. Even though people didn't want to recognize that at the time, he didn't let that get to him. He has a cracking back up system at home, and he himself prevails at what he puts his mind to. A fiction book most a nonfiction topic. This book covers the theme of racism in schools during segregation times. This is a not bad story about how a young African American kids overcomes all of the prejudices against him to show that he is talented. Even though people didn't want to recognize that at the time, he didn't let that get to him. He has a great support system at home, and he himself prevails at what he puts his mind to. ...more

December 02, 2019 Haley rated information technology it was astonishing

v/5 stars
three-fourth grade
Historical fiction
This book would exist a great introduction to segregation. I call back that it showcased many different emotions during this fourth dimension period and information technology was very interesting to see how the children reacted to black students being in their school. I call back that this volume was very interesting and it made me think of how these students were trying so hard to fit in and succeed in whatever they were doing.

Pamela Tuck is a native of Greenville, NC, but has been a resident of Pennsylvania since 1996. She credits her writing to her upbringing, surrounded by southern storytellers. She began her writing career with poesy in simple school. Inspired past teachers, family, and friends, she branched out into short stories and plays. She is specially interested in writing stories for children, from pic Pamela Tuck is a native of Greenville, NC, but has been a resident of Pennsylvania since 1996. She credits her writing to her upbringing, surrounded past southern storytellers. She began her writing career with poesy in elementary schoolhouse. Inspired by teachers, family, and friends, she branched out into short stories and plays. She is particularly interested in writing stories for children, from film books to middle-form novels.

Pamela received the 2007 New Voices Honor from Lee & Low Books for a picture book story entitled "As Fast As Words Could Wing".

Pamela received the 2019 Mom's Option Award for her volume, Female parent of Many.

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