Awards

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book celebrates outstanding books, authors, and literary achievement through four signature awards: The Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Best Books for Family Literacy, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize, and Pennsylvania Great Reads from Great Places. Together, these programs recognize excellence in family literacy, children’s poetry, graphic novels, and books that reflect Pennsylvania’s rich literary heritage. By honoring exceptional literary works and connecting readers with engaging and meaningful stories, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book promotes lifelong reading, literacy, and a love of literature across the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Subway

By Anastasia Suen
Illustrated by Karen Katz
Published by Viking, 2004
Young Readers

Repetition and rhythm emphasize the beat of an exciting ride on a city subway with a little girl and her mother. The illustrations feature people from many cultures dressed in vibrant patterns and cheerful colors. This book is a natural for open-ended questions such as, "Where do you think the people are going?" and "Where have they been?"

Subway

Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards

Baker's Dozen 2005 Winner

Book Activities & Discussion Ideas

Tips for Using with Children

Point to the repeated words in each section of the text (which are highlighted in color), and allow children to finish the refrain. Talk about subway and travel experiences.

Tips for Using with Families

Suggest ways that families can engage their children in conversation about this book. Talk about subway experiences. Where might the family be going? Would you like to take a trip like this? What parts seem like the most fun? If you could take a trip anywhere, where would you go?