My 8 yr old just started chapter books, and this series is one of the best weve read so far. And the aouthor is kim wayans and also kevin knotts. Jul 16, 2009 when i found out through twitter that kim wayans and her husband kevin knotts had written a childrens book series called amy hodgepodge, about the life of a fourth grader, i was immediately intrigued. I graduated from college with a degree in music and spent a few years teaching, but i have found my. Amy hodgepodge joins the mg club the brown bookshelf. Website for amy hodgepodge series view the website share. I just finished reading the first book in the amy hodgepodge series with my 7 year old niece, it was so sweet and entertaining. Childrens book festival is sunday in costa mesa share this. Kim wayans named ambassador of leimert park village book fair. Amy hodgepodge series amy lives in a multigenerational household, was homeschooled before her familys recent move, and is multiracial korean, japanese, irish and african. From comedic entertainer kim wayans and her writer husband, kevin knotts, comes a dynamic chapter book.
I love decaf chai tea, photography, and making life beautiful. Amy hodgepodge children young readers penguin group usa amy hodgepodge books. Full amy hodgepodge book series amy hodgepodge books in order. Amy is looking forward to her first time away more. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because amys japanese. I had the pleasure of interviewing kim wayans and kevin knotts, the authors of amy hodgepodge. Full amy hodgepodge book series amy hodgepodge books in. Jul 26, 2019 kim wayans and kevin knotts have together coauthored a childrens book series titled amy hodgepodge. On amy s first day, she gets teased not only because she is new, but also because she looks different. Kim, i read you wrote short stories in grade school and read them to younger students. Finding diverse chapter book series for elementary students can be difficult.
Aug 05, 2008 but the first few days are a little tough for amy until she makes a great group of friends. Giving a voice to multiracial children amy hodgepodge book series is about a girl named amy hodges who gest nicknamed amy hodgepodge because of her mixed race. The kids in the book learned about tolerance and working together, and maybe that everything isnt always as it seems. See the complete amy hodgepodge series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Amys story is really about honoring your individuality in a world that oftens. Damian johnson spoke with wayans and husband kevin knotts, who cowrites the series with.
Juvenile series and sequels midcontinent public library. Amy hodgepodge is a delightful childrens book series written by kim wayans and kevin knotts about a multiracial girl whos been homeschooled and is now entering a traditional school for. Amy hodgepodge children young readers penguin group usa. Many of the other chapter books she reads are too cheery, with girls who have zero insecurity and everything ends up just great, to the point that it is hard to identify with the main characters. Amy hodges is dubbed with the moniker amy hodgepodge because she is biracial. When i found out through twitter that kim wayans and her husband kevin knotts had written a childrens book series called amy hodgepodge, about the life of a fourth grader, i was. Lots is tackled in this book feeling new at school, the mean girls, fitting in,etc. Children of all races will identify with amy hodgepodge because it deals with universal themes. An actress, producer, director and author, wayans along with her husband, kevin knotts is the author of the new childrens book series, amy hodgepodge. Damon began starring as roger murtaugh in the television series lethal weapon in 2016 before announcing he was leaving the show in 2018. I am a follower of christ, wife to my jeremy, and mommy to two sweet little boys jordan and ethan. I came online to order the second book in the series. I stumbled upon the book series and just had to check it out. Giving a voice to multiracial children amy hodgepodge book series is about a girl named amy hodges who gest nicknamed amy hodgepodge.
Born in new york, new york, kim wayans graduated from wesleyan university. Amy hodgepodge children young readers penguin group. Kim and kevin delighted audiences with their book, amy hodgepodge. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Mar 19, 2010 i had the pleasure of interviewing kim wayans and kevin knotts, the authors of amy hodgepodge. After being home schooled all her life, amys trying to adjust and find her place in a real school.
When i found out that the main character of the series, amy hodges, was japanese, korean, african american, and caucasian, i nearly fell off my. Being different is a theme in the amy hodgepodge series, initially introduced through amy s mixed race heritage. Amy hodgepodge series amy lives in a multigenerational household, was homeschooled before her familys recent move, and is multiracial korean, japanese, irish and african american. May 29, 2008 i was pleasantly surprised by the attitude of the book. When questioned about their plan to not have children anytime soon, kim wayans had this to say. Titles on amy hodgepodge series below please find information about each book that reveals curricular areas, genres, lexile and qualitative measures, along with a summary of the collection of online instructional materials available at. However, kim wayans and kevin knotts do not simply repeat the same variation of being and. In this book from the amy hodgepodge series, fourthgrader amy worries that she and her friends will not get to submit their project for the art show after she angers one of her friends by accidentally. Amy is part asian, part caucasian and part africanamerican. Sep 17, 2019 wayans says she wrote the sixbook series with her husband, kevin knotts, inspired by her own niece, who is mixedrace. Kevin knotts is an actor and writer, known for my wife and kids 2001, gangland 2001 and redemption 2002.
But right now, its about raising the awareness of the book series and gathering a mighty crowd of amy fans. Young readers everywhere will identify with shy amy hodges, a mixedrace fourth grader struggling. My niece doesnt read very much but this book totally enticed her, she sat on her bed for the whole day and read the whole book. Feb 20, 2009 amy hodgepodge is a delightful childrens book series written by kim wayans and kevin knotts about a multiracial girl whos been homeschooled and is now entering a traditional school for the first. I have ordered the series for my threeyearold daughter because i know she will love them as much as i do. Childrens book festival is sunday in costa mesa orange. The students learn how to organize and hold a fundraiser to buy the supplies needed to rebuild the garden. When amy learns of a community garden that needs rescuing she believes she has found the. Since youre both from a filmtv background, are there any plans to get amy to the big or small screen.
I would rate this book 3 of 5 because there is some bullying in this book. Inspired by their 38 nieces and nephew, many who are multiracial, writers and actors kim wayans. And my teacher, whom the amy hodgepodge series is dedicated to. From comedic entertainer kim wayans and her writer husband, kevin knotts, comes a dynamic chapter book series that gives a face and a voice to multiracial children. One of the things that i really like about this series is that amy s family is multiracial. In book six of the amy hodgepodge series, amy is needs an idea for their schools green project. New series book characteramy hodgepodge i like to keep up on new series books that are available for transitional readers. The cover clearly advertised what book one was about. This series follows a formerly homeschooled girl with a multi cultural background as she transitions into public school, meets new friends and embarks on new adventures. Damian johnson spoke with wayans and husband kevin knotts, who cowrites the series with her. I was pleasantly surprised by the attitude of the book. Her series, amy hodgepodge, focuses on the trials and tribulations of an ethnicallydiverse 10year old, amy. The amy hodgepodge book series by multiple authors includes books all mixed up. I graduated from college with a degree in music and spent a few years teaching, but i have found my greatest joy besides my relationship with christ in being a stay at home mommy.
In this book from the amy hodgepodge series, fourthgrader amy worries that she and her friends will not get to submit their project for the art show after she angers one of her friends by accidentally telling the girls secret. Both have been married for more than 15 years, yet they have decided not to have any children of their own. Amy hodgepodge after years of being home schooled, amy hodges is excited to start fourth grade at a real school. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. But she says it was seeing her little niece with a copy of wayans book amy hodgepodge about a blended family that persuaded her to cast her. Kim wayans named ambassador of leimert park village book. When amy learns of a community garden that needs rescuing she believes she has found the perfect project. Amy is part asian, caucasian, and african american.
Amy hodgepodge prebound by kevin knotts, kim wayans. This will be amys first time going to school, she was. In living color star kim wayans finds heavenly role in. Juvenile chapter book series for black girl books. Co writer of the children book series amy hodgepodge, with his wife.
Another chapter book series with a black girl protagonist is the amy hodgepodge series by kim wayans and her husband kevin knotts. Amy always wanted to be part of a team, so joining the basketball league is a dream come true. Being different is a theme in the amy hodgepodge series, initially introduced through amys mixed race heritage. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. Amy s story is really about honoring your individuality in a world that oftens pressures kids to conform. Finally multiracial girls have a heroine in amy hodgepodge. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 2. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because. On amys first day, she gets teased not only because she is new, but also because she looks different.
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