Read All About It!
Join us as we share our favorite stories from American Girl, starting with our beloved doll Kit Kittredge.
Tune into Books 1 & 2 by Valerie Tripp.
Read with Us!
Kit Kittredge has a nose for news…
… but she never dreamed that the news stories about the hard times of the Depression would become her own story. First Mother’s bothersome friends move in with the Kittredges. Then Dad loses his business, and Kit’s family could lose their house! Things look hopeless, but a clever idea might let the Kittredges keep their home. Can Kit help her family pull it off?
Kit’s new life isn’t easy…
with a house full of boarders, endless chores—and no hope for a birthday party. Then three new arrivals turn things around: Aunt Millie shares her penny-pinching and money-earning ideas, and suddenly all things seem possible. Kit rescues a poor abandoned dog, who’s full of surprises. And Kit meets Will, a young hobo who has the adventurous life she dreams of. But when Kit follows Will onto a freight train and finds herself far from home, she gets more adventure than she bargained for!
Why Our Lesson Plans?
Our lesson plans have been professionally reviewed by educators, parents, and librarians. Each chapter includes a vocabulary builder, listening comprehension questions to test your active listening, and creative writing prompts to stretch your imagination! Hear more from our founders:
“Wonderful! The creative writing prompts beautifully connect the story content while connecting the story “action” to the student’s personal lives and imaginations. One could say this is personalizing the story and making it “culturally relevant” to each child’s life.”
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American Girl Partnership
We are proud to partner with American Girl, sharing their inspiring, empowering, and educational stories with you!
Alana, KidsRead2Kids Co-Founder & Reader
Valerie Tripp, AG Author (Read All About It!, Turning Things Around)
Jennifer Hirsch, Executive Editor of American Girl
