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Investigate immigration, art, and story with the activities in this teacher's guide for The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman and Bagram Ibatoulline. The story is written entirely in dialogue, which makes it fun to read aloud. Connections to the Common Core State Standards are included for each activity.

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The Matchbox Diary
The Matchbox Diary
By Author: Paul Fleischman
Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline
Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman and Bagram Ibatoulline tell a breathtaking immigration tale with appeal across generations.

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