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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th

From the Bellybutton of the Moon: And Other Summer Poems: Read Aloud Video

This read aloud accompanies the book From the Belly Button of the Moon and Other Summer Poems by...

Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine: Word Search

After reading Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark, use this printable and...

Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking...

Planet Power: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Planet Power: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by April Chu

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

K - 6th

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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From the Bellybutton of the Moon: And Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna: Y Otros Poemas de Verano

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

With a poet's magical vision, Francisco X. Alarcón takes young readers back to his childhood when he...

1st - 6th

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading. 

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha.  ...

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Word Search

After reading Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: Memory Match

After reading Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Black Joy: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Black Joy by Charnaie Gordon. 

Black Joy: Word Search

After reading Black Joy by Charnaei Gordon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

Black Joy: Memory Match

After reading Black Joy by Charnaie Gordon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

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Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Written by Zed Zha and Illustrated by Sian James

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

1st - 6th
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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Lhaiza Morena

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

1st - 6th

Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th

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