![]() ![]() She and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids. She has also written for the New York Times and the Washington Post as well as other publications. She is also the author of the nonfiction parenting books, Eat, Sleep, Save the World and Unbound. Her forth middle-grade novel The Summer of June hits shelves on May 31st, 2022 with Atheneum Books for Young Readers. ![]() Connect with her at Jamie Sumner is the author of the critically-acclaimed middle-grade novels, Roll with It, Tune It Out, and One Kid's Trash. Her forth middle-grade novel The Summer of June hits shelves on May 31st, 2022 with Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Book Summary: Ellie and her mom move to take care of her grandparents, which means a new school, which means a bunch of kids with questions about why Ellie is in a wheelchair (she has cerebral palsy). You can even download a discussion guide from the author’s website for Roll With It by Jamie Sumner.Jamie Sumner is the author of the critically-acclaimed middle-grade novels, Roll with It, Tune It Out, and One Kid's Trash. This is a perfect story for kids who loved Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper and would make a great discussion book for school or library clubs. And of course, her PE teacher Hutch who surprises Ellie and her mom with more knowledge than most people know. I loved the characters in this book, especially Ellie’s new friends But also her special relationship with her grandparents. She’s a multi-faceted character sharing her world with other characters that are just as deep. What I truly enjoyed is that Ellie’s disability doesn’t necessarily define who she is, but is something that she contends with on a daily basis that is a part of her. Probably something she learned from her mom who has fought tooth and nail to get Ellie what she needed. Ellie doesn’t apologize for her disability. I think Ellie’s story can show readers how judging someone by their looks is never a good idea.įrom my own experience, Jamie was able to create a character that not only resonated with me but also felt very true as a middle school voice. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington. Roll- What was Ellies consequence for leaving the lunchroom A week of no screen time. Roll-What show does Ellie like The Great British Bake Off. ![]() You can have students complete all activities or assign specific. The units are designed to help reach a variety of learning styles. This allows students to improve comprehension and writing skills while developing a love for reading. Roll- Who is the one friend Ellie has Emma Claire. This novel study of Roll With It by Jamie Sumner is divided into 6 sections. The only part that we help her with is picking up her cards and placing them on the discard pile. About the author (2019) Jamie Sumner is the author of Roll with It, Time to Roll, Tune It Out, One Kid’s Trash, and The Summer of June. Roll- What does Ellie aspire to be A baker. We have a running UNO tournament that we pick up every time we see each other. What most people don’t realize is that CP affects your body, not your mind, my aunt is no dummy. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think shes going to be all. But our family has learned different signs to communicate as well as having pictures that we use too. In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town. I mean, the public would say that she is non-verbal. Your students will enjoy the rigor and creativity of these lessons built on best teaching practices. My aunt’s disability is much more severe as she has only a little muscle control and is also non-verbal. Roll With It Jamie Sumner novel study includes all lessons necessary for a successful novel study unit. When I realized that Ellie had Cerebral Palsy, I was very excited because I have an aunt who also has CP. I knew immediately that I’d have to pick up Roll With It to see how it portrayed disability. You rarely see a children’s book with a character in a wheelchair, especially when they’re highlighted on the cover.
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