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Books: Jason Reynolds

Read another book written by Reynolds.

Obituary

Write an obituary for Ronnie Jones.

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Create a collage of paintings by Kahlo and Rivera.

Does Patina win?

Discuss with a group whether Patina wins the race at the end of the novel.

Portrait

Draw a portrait of Patina, Maddy, Bev, Tony, and Emily.

Chester Academy

Compare Chester Academy to the school you attend.

"Patty Ain't No Junk"

Discuss with a group the subtitle of the novel, "Patty Ain't No Junk." What does that phrase mean, and why is the phrase important to Patina?

Strawberry Cupcakes

Find a recipe for strawberry cupcakes and frosting like Patina's father might have baked.

Author Interview

Write ten questions that you might ask the author if you could interview him.

Maddy

Re-write a scene from the book from Maddy's perspective.

Diorama

Create a diorama of Tony and...

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