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Farm On Nippersink Creek

Farm On Nippersink Creek: Stories from a Midwestern Childhood

Written by Jim May
Discover a heartwarming collection of stories about growing up in the rural Midwest during the 1950s.
3rd - 10th
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Beneath the Blazing Sun

Beneath the Blazing Sun

Written by Rex M. Ellis
Beneath the Blazing Sun is a powerful collection of 18 stories that explores the African American experience from its roots in West Africa to the present day.
4th - 10th
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Barking at a Fox Fur Coat

Barking At a Fox-fur Coat: Family Stories and Tall Tales

Written by Donald Davis
Barking At a Fox-fur Coat is a celebrated collection of seventeen vintage family stories and tall tales set in the mountains of North Carolina.
4th - 10th

From What Waters Do You Come?: Activity

"From What Waters Do You Come?” is a traditional Māori practice that invites people to reflect on their identity, ancestry, and connection to the land and water.

Well-Being Booklist

Brought to you in partnership with NAMI and Macy’s, this suggested book list sparks meaningful...

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

National Museum of African American History & Culture Resources

The National Museum of African American History & Culture (Smithsonian Institution) has a variety of...
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Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place!

Written by Naomi Shulman and Illustrated by Hsinping Pan

In a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction...

K - 12th
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Ostriches (S20)

Written by Rachel Poliquin

This third installment in the hilarious and highly-illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide...

3rd - 12th
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Sports Illustrated Kids STATS!: The Greatest Number in Sports

Count up the most fascinating numbers behind sports' greatest moments in STATS! The Biggest Numbers...

Pre-K - 12th
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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Young Ernie Barnes wasn’t like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and...
1st - 10th
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Multicultural Issues in Literacy Research and Practice

Written by Willis, Garcia, Barrera and Harris...editors
This volume brings together researchers and participants from diverse groups, reflecting the...
K - 12th

Geese Are Never Swans: Reading Guide

A Reading/Book Discussion Guide for readers of Geese Are Never Swans.

Legacy and the Queen (Legacy and the Queen, 1): Reading Guide

A Reading/Book Discussion Guide for readers of Legacy and the Queen (Legacy and the Queen, 1.

The Tree of Ecrof (Epoca, 1): Reading Guide

A Reading/Book Discussion Guide for readers of The Tree of Ecrof (Epoca, 1).

Season One (The Wizenard Series, 2): Reading Guide

A Reading/Book Discussion Guide for readers of Season One (The Wizenard Series, 2).
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Geese Are Never Swans

Written by Eva Clark

Gus's life is about one thing―swimming. And he knows that the only coach in town who can get him to...

4th - 12th
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The River of Sand (Epoca, 2)

Written by Ivy Claire
The next book in the Epoca series from Kobe Bryant (creator) and Ivy Claire (author).

As Pretia...

4th - 12th
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The Tree of Ecrof (Epoca, 1)

Written by Ivy Claire

From the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award–winning, and New York Times–bestselling...

4th - 12th

Training Camp (The Wizenard Series, 1): Reading Guide

A Reading/Book Discussion Guide for readers of Training Camp (The Wizenard Series, 1).
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Legacy and the Queen (Legacy and the Queen, 1)

Written by Annie Matthew

From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new...

4th - 12th
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Season One (The Wizenard Series, 2)

Written by Wesley King
Created from the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant, this...
4th - 12th
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Training Camp (The Wizenard Series, 1)

Written by Wesley King
Created from the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes...
4th - 12th

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