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My Name Is Gabito/Me llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez/La vida de Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Raul Colon

An introduction to the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Colombian author describes his...

1st - 4th
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Art Club

Written and Illustrated by Rashad Doucet

Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid...

3rd - 7th

Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

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

Dear Black Boy: Word Search (4-8)

After reading Dear Black Boy by Martellus Bennett, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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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

Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Maya's Blanket by Monica Brown. 

Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya: Word Search

After reading Maya's Blanket by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th

The Wild Robot: Vocabulary Guide

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

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The Wild Robot (Volume 1)

Written by Peter Brown

Can a robot survive in the wilderness?

When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she...

3rd - 7th
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Bouncing Back

Written by Scott Ostler

Back in his old basketball league, before the car accident, thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper owned...

3rd - 7th

Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History: Word Search

After reading Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History by Don Brown use this...

Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous...

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Molly Find Your Voice

Written by Shari Harpaz

This story is about a young girl overcoming her fear of trying something new and finding the courage...

1st - 5th
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Molly Make Yourself Big

Written by Shari Harpaz

Join Molly on an extraordinary journey as she embarks on a captivating adventure, navigating the...

1st - 5th
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Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Written by Sarai Gonzalez & Monica Brown

When Sarai outgrows her bike, she worries she'll never get to travel anywhere. But, when Martin...

2nd - 5th
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The Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas

Get out and see the birds! With Kids’ Field Guide to Birds in hand, spot and learn about dozens of...

3rd - 7th

Blue or Brown

Use this leveled reading passage with your students to practice fluency, build background knowledge...

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BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl in the Lake

Written by India Hill Brown

Celeste knows she should be excited to spend two weeks at her grandparents' lake house with her...

3rd - 7th
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Be Your Best Self: Life Skills for Unstoppable Kids

Written by Danielle Brown and Nathan Kai

What are your BIG dreams? Maybe you'd like to be a scientist, an award-winning journalist, play in a...

3rd - 7th

My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz: Word Search

After reading My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz by Monica Brown use this printable and...

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Troublemaker

Written by John Cho

Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he...

3rd - 7th

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