The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about 12-year-old Wallace "Lolly" Rachpaul growing up in Harlem in New York City. The book begins Christmas Eve a few months after Lolly's big brother Jermaine was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting. The story follows Lolly as he channels his grief into creativity. This inspirational story of family, tragedy, and resilience demonstrates the healing power of art, community, and friendship.
Have students define and illustrate vocabulary from The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
with a spider map!
Storyboard Text
AUTISM
DESPONDENT
TURRET
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability that affects how the person experiences the world. A person with autism can have a broad spectrum of social, communication, sensory, and behavioral challenges that can range from mild to severe.