Hello The Magic Pencil Curriculum Guide was prepared to accompany the engagingly didactic novel for youth, The Magic Pencil. "TMP" is the only book discussing African American English and code-switching from a young person's view point. The Magic Pencil is both a mirror book as well as a window book. It's purpose is to uplift and inspire youth toward greater literacy by letting them see themselves and their peers in literature. This Guide will help the instructor introduce the book almost immediately once she has it in her hands It summarizes each chapter with teaching suggestions and...