COMPLETE THE KIDLIT BOOK STUDY GUIDE BELOW AND WIN A PRIZE!

Students—either alone or as part of a class—who complete this study guide and email their answers to the authors receive one gift of their choice.
A) A “Bash and Lucy” book, as a pdf or e-book
B) A “Bash and Lucy” audiobook, recorded with the help of Kids, age 5-10
C) A half-hour Skype visit with the authors (Lisa Cohn and her son, Michael, age 10) to discuss the writing and reading topics of your choice.

Email your completed kidlit book study guide to BashAndLucy@gmail.com and tell us which prize you’d like—a book, audiobook or Skype visit with the authors! See bonus offer below.

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STUDY GUIDE for Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera

I. Title IX and Girl Power
1. What does Bash mean when he says Paula is all about girl power?
2. What is Title IX?
3. Do you think Paula is right to insist that Bash’s dog, Lucy, coach Paula’s team?
4. Why or why not?
5. How would you describe Bash’s sister, Ally?
6. Does Ally have girl power? Why or why not?
7. How is Ally different than Paula?
8. Would you like to have a sister like Ally? Why or why not?

II. Bash’s Sensory Sensitivities
1. Bash is described as being super sensitive. How is he sensitive?
2. Do you know any kids who are as as sensitive as Bash? Describe them.
3. How do Bash’s friends and family members help him with his sensitivities?
4.. What is Bash’s best quality?
5. What does Bash do when he needs to solve a problem?

III. Dogs
1. Who is chased by dream beasts in the book?
2. What happens when someone who is chased by dream beasts goes to the pet fair?
3. What does Bash mean when he says that Coach Danny is now “one of us” after he adopts a dog?
4. In what ways are dogs important to this story?

IV Immigrant Grandma Vera
1. Vera tells “In My Country” stories in the book. What are they usually about?
2. Why do you think Vera is an assistant mayor, which is a job as a leader?
3. Why do you think her soccer team wins a lot?

V Likes and Dislikes
1. What do you like about this book?
2.. What don’t you like?
3. How could the authors make the book better?

BONUS QUESTION: Answer this question and receive an audiobook, paperback book or e-book, AND Skype visit with the authors.
How do Paula, Ally and Vera show girl power in different ways? Please give examples.

Be sure to watch Michael dedicate the book to his immigrant grandma Vera: