Reading Guides

Reading Guides for Students and Teachers **

Each Digital Download Includes: 

1. Student Reading Guide- chapter guided worksheets with comprehension questions, creative reflections, chapter activities, vocabulary/glossary if applicable and historical content page if applicable.
2. Teacher Guides- includes book summary, sensitive content note, suggested reading age, grading rubric, sample answers, extension questions/projects. 

Each guide may differ in structure, depth, and style depending on the content of the book.  

Genre: Realistic Fiction / Early Chapter Book
Recommended Age Range: Ages 6–9
Grade Range: 1st–4th grade

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence is a warm, funny early chapter book about an eight-year-old Japanese American girl who wants to prove she is ready for more responsibility.

Jasmine’s family is preparing for their New Year’s celebration, which includes making mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake. But Jasmine is frustrated because the older family members get to do the exciting jobs, while she is stuck with smaller tasks. Determined to show she is capable, Jasmine tries to do something usually reserved for the boys in her family: pounding the mochi rice.

As Jasmine works to prove herself, she learns about family traditions, patience, perseverance, and finding her own voice. The story is sweet, relatable, and full of cultural details that make it a great choice for young readers growing into chapter books.