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V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Written by Michael Shoulders and Illustrated by Bruce Langton
Travel from A to Z through Tennessee to discover the state’s music, landmarks, natural wonders, famous people, and history.
1st - 3rd
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Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Monique Dong
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated entertainer, author, businesswoman, and literacy advocate.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dolly Parton (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Daria Solak
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who followed her dream of becoming a country music star and used her success to give back to others.
1st - 3rd

Catching Fire: Vocabulary Guide

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Catching Fire.

Catching Fire: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Catching Fire.

Catching Fire: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

Catching Fire: Word Search

After reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Hunger Games: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

The Hunger Games: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Hunger Games.

Esperanza Rising: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Esperanza Rising.

Esperanza Rising: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

Esperaza Rising: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Esperanza Rising.
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Churro Stand

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles
Lucía helps her mother sell churros on the busy streets of New York City and discovers how love and creativity can brighten even a stormy day.
K - 2nd

Esperanza Rising: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Esperanza Rising.
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Buffalo Dreamer

Written by Violet Duncan
Summer learns about her grandfather’s experiences at a residential school and discovers the importance of understanding her family’s past while honoring her Native heritage.
5th - 6th

Holes: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Holes.

Holes: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Holes.
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The Lost Robot

Written and Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
A lonely, broken robot is searching for a place to belong — a family, a home, and a life where they feel loved. As the robot wanders, they discover that even when you feel lost, there is always a special place meant just for you.
Pre-K - K
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Sorry, Sammy

Written by Scott Rothman and Illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury
Sammy is having a rough day. He’s stuck in his room—on his mom’s birthday!—writing apology letters for all the things he shouldn’t have done. But what did Sammy do?
K - 2nd
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My Friend Robot! (Barefoot Singalongs)

Written by Sunny Scribens and Illustrated by Hui Skipp (Illustrator) & Norma Jean Wright (Performer)

Get ready to sing, build, and explore! In this story, a group of energetic kids and their robot...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Artificial Intelligence (Cutting Edge Technology)

Written by Betsy Rathburn
Artificial intelligence is everywhere! It helps in our classrooms, in hospitals, and even inside the smartphones we carry around. But how does this smart technology actually work? Where did it come from? And what might it do in the future?
3rd - 7th

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