Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner.
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner. Read Less Description
Weekend and Zay: Saturday School Trade Book (Hardcover)
Written ByRaQia Lowo
Illustrated byChristian Paniagua
Written ByRaQia Lowo
Illustrated byChristian Paniagua
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed
Award Winner
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Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner.
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner. Read Less Description
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner.
MOSS Kids Books Awards 2023 Best Books for Emerging Readers
Author & Illustrator
RaQia
RaQia has worked with children for over 20 years and loves being in their presence. She is the founder of Motivational Educators, a creative academic mentoring company for struggling students. She is known for her child-like sense of humor, love of music, dance, culture, creativity, and her delicious cakes and dishes. RaQia was born in Harlem, NY, and has two adult sons whom she affectionately calls her Boyz2Men. She writes chapter books and middle-grade novels with an urban voice geared toward reluctant readers and rhyming Picture Books. Fun fact! RaQia has an alter ego named Lady Lo who raps to motivate children to succeed.
Christian Paniagua
Christian Paniagua, a native New Yorker, is a graduate of Pratt Institute where he received two degrees in Communication Design. Christian’s art flows from his urban roots, love for animation, comics, and educational background. His whimsical approach and distinctive blend of movement, colors, and emotions into artwork allow him the freedom to diversify his designs.
Reviews
“Oh, that book just was wonderful. It's an early reader. It's fun. The illustrations are amazing.”- Robin Pizzo, WKAR Director of Education, WKAR Public Media from Michigan State University
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner.
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner. Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL6425
ISBN9781478879251
Series
Reycraft Books
Number Level34
Lexile level580L
Letter LevelO
Genre
Fiction
Language
English
Juvenile Fiction / S
Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Friendship Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings Juvenile Fiction / School & Education
Full Description
Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he’s going to school on a Saturday, helping kids build with Legos, and avoiding Zay at all costs. But as the day goes on, Weekend learns that camp isn’t so bad after all, especially with the right partner.
Author & Illustrator
RaQia
RaQia has worked with children for over 20 years and loves being in their presence. She is the founder of Motivational Educators, a creative academic mentoring company for struggling students. She is known for her child-like sense of humor, love of music, dance, culture, creativity, and her delicious cakes and dishes. RaQia was born in Harlem, NY, and has two adult sons whom she affectionately calls her Boyz2Men. She writes chapter books and middle-grade novels with an urban voice geared toward reluctant readers and rhyming Picture Books. Fun fact! RaQia has an alter ego named Lady Lo who raps to motivate children to succeed.
Christian Paniagua
Christian Paniagua, a native New Yorker, is a graduate of Pratt Institute where he received two degrees in Communication Design. Christian’s art flows from his urban roots, love for animation, comics, and educational background. His whimsical approach and distinctive blend of movement, colors, and emotions into artwork allow him the freedom to diversify his designs.
Awards
MOSS Kids Books Awards 2023 Best Books for Emerging Readers
Reviews
“Oh, that book just was wonderful. It's an early reader. It's fun. The illustrations are amazing.”- Robin Pizzo, WKAR Director of Education, WKAR Public Media from Michigan State University
