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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

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

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

Asian Tales and Tellers

Written by Cathy Spagnoli

Asian Tales and Tellers is a diverse collection featuring more than thirty traditional stories from across the rich Asian cultural landscape.

3rd - 9th

Adventures of High John the Conqueror

Written by Steve Sanfield

Adventures of High John the Conqueror is a powerful collection of African American folktales featuring the legendary slave trickster who consistently outsmarted his oppressors.

3rd - 9th

Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest (American Storytelling)

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald

Ghosts of the Pacific Northwest can be just as mischievous as any others—shattering glass, waking people in the middle of the night, and sending families fleeing from their homes—but, truth be told, most of them are a pretty cheerful crew. In Ellensburg, Washington, one ghost even tags along on his granddaughter’s dates to make sure there’s no funny business.

4th - 9th

Ghost Stories from the American South (American Storytelling)

Written by W. K. McNeil (Compiler, Editor)

This collection of supernatural tales stands apart from most ghost-story anthologies: every narrative comes directly from the folk traditions of the American South. While many of the stories were gathered over the past twenty‑five years, their settings stretch from the days of the Revolutionary War to modern times. Most have never appeared in print before, preserved instead through generations of oral storytelling.

4th - 9th

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...

The Fear Zone

Written by K. R. Alexander

If you don't stand up to your fears, they will destroy you. When five kids are invited to a cemetery...

4th - 9th

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.