But someone is killing the shadowshapers one by one - and the killer believes Sierra is hiding their greatest secret. With the help of a fellow artist named Robbie, Sierra discovers shadowshaping, a thrilling magic that infuses ancestral spirits into paintings, music, and stories. And when the murals in her neighborhood begin to weep real tears… Well, something more sinister than the usual Brooklyn ruckus is going on. Her stroke-ridden grandfather starts apologizing over and over. But then a corpse crashes the first party of the season. Sierra Santiago planned an easy summer of making art and hanging out with her friends. To read our thoughts on the novel, see our Book Review. The complete guide is available for download at no cost: Vamos a Leer Educator’s Guide: Shadowshaper The standards are not included here, but are included with each section of the lesson plans in the PDF. The following information comprises a standards-based educator’s guide that the LAII has produced to support using Shadowshaper in the classroom. Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older is the selection for the LAII’s Vamos a Leer book group meeting scheduled for January 11, 2016.
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