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An American Story

by Kwame Alexander

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

An American Story by Kwame Alexander is assigned in US schools at grades k–3. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where An American Story is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–3
Pages
56
Reading time
about 1 hour (est.)
First published
2023
Genre
Social Science
ISBN-13
9780316473125
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About this book

"A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"--

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Why widely assigned

This Social Science title, typically at grades k–3. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is An American Story?
An American Story is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–3. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read An American Story?
It takes about 1 hour to read An American Story (56 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 60 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign An American Story?
An American Story appears on reading lists for Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is An American Story banned in schools?
An American Story does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–3 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: award-winner, read-aloud.
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