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Abdul's Story
By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow · Read by Tramell Tillman
- Illustrated by
- Tiffany Rose
- Published by
- Simon & Schuster
- Official grade range
- 2nd–4th
- Official run time
- 8:30
Grade 29 minute videoWritingPerseveranceIdentity
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
A young storyteller begins to see himself as a writer after learning that mistakes and messy drafts belong in the writing process.
Grade 2 writers can connect Abdul’s frustration and revision process to their own emerging writing habits.
Teaching focus
Use character evidence to reframe mistakes as part of learning to write.
Original activity
Activity review in progress
The draft activity is not public yet. We publish it only after a named reviewer checks the story evidence, timing, differentiation, and printable.
Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.