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Fall Vocabulary: Word Sorts

Use this interactive Word Sort to practice the fall vocabulary words in school or at home.
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The Runaway Beignet

The Runaway Beignet

Written by Connie Collins Morgan and Illustrated by Herb Leonhard
A magic beignet boy comes to life in New Orleans and leads a wild chase through the French Quarter as hungry people try to catch him.
1st - 6th

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.

Middle School Family Literacy Initiative Partner Spotlight

In this Q&A, former RIF implementor Susan shares how she has been able to create and sustain successful family literacy events.

Ghost Squad: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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Miles Morales: Spider-Man

Written by Jason Reynolds

“Everyone gets mad at hustlers, especially if you’re on the victim side of the hustle. And Miles...

3rd - 7th

Miles Morales: Spider-Man: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Night of the Living Dummy 3: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Beezus and Ramona: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin

Written by Gretchen Woelfle and Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers...

2nd - 5th
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Bye Forever, I Guess

Bye Forever, I Guess

Written by Jodi Meadows

Can a guarded gamer girl lower her shield for a new friend… or more-than-friend?

Thirteen-year-old...

5th - 9th
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Fast Break

Fast Break

Written by Mike Lupica

Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does...

5th - 6th
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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he...

5th - 6th
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Twerp book cover

Twerp (Twerp Series)

Written by Mark Goldblatt

It's not like I meant for him to get hurt... 

Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big...

4th - 7th

The One and Only Ivan: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Bad Kitty: Bad Kitty Gets a Bath: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Hoot: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

The Last Kids on Earth: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Read-Aloud Guide

Here are some tips to consider when reading a storybook with one child or many.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

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