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Art Club: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Art Club by Rashad Doucet.

Jiu-Jitsu Girl: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Jiu-Jitsu Girl by Jennifer Dutton.

Jiu-Jitsu Girl: Word Search

After reading Jiu-Jitsu Girl by Jennifer Dutton, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Word Search

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Memory Match

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.
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K-Pop Shadow Warriors: 10 Fantasy 5-Minute Stories of Music, Magic & Courage to Beat Inner Demons for Kids Ages 8–12

Written by Minah Solen
Yuna loved practicing her K‑pop dance routines, but one day something strange happened. Her mirror began whispering unkind things like, “You’re not good enough. Everyone else is better.” Then, right before her eyes, a dark Shadow stepped out of the mirror. Yuna realized it wasn’t just her reflection—it was a creature that grew stronger whenever she doubted herself.
3rd - 7th

Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Kids’ Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas.

Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Word Search

After reading Kids' Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Angie just wants to fit in at her new school, but being dragged to Jiu-Jitsu practice by her family is not exactly helping her look cool. When a big tournament, some unexpected family changes, and a friendship she never saw coming all collide at once, Angie starts to question everything she thought she knew about herself.
4th - 8th
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Minecraft: Adventure School

Written by Monica Sanz
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. In this action-packed Minecraft adventure, Belinda competes to gain entry into the legendary Hero Crowe’s Adventure School by surviving a dangerous series of tests. As she faces mobs, rivals, and tough decisions, she must decide whether to trust others or go it alone.
5th - 7th
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Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wondered why some birds can soar for hours without flapping their wings, or how a tiny hummingbird drinks from a flower? Kids' Field Guide to Birds takes you on an adventure through the incredible world of birds, from busy city streets to quiet forests and everything in between.
3rd - 7th
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th
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Ten Mile Day and the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

Written by Mary Ann Fraser

In 1869, a group of hardworking Chinese railroad workers were given an almost impossible challenge...

3rd - 7th
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History of Japan for Kids: An Enthralling Overview of Ancient Empires, Samurai Warriors, and the Journey to Modern Times

Written by Billy Wellman

Did you know Japan is made up of thousands of islands? Or that the world’s very first novel was...

3rd - 7th
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A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History: The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures that Helped to Build America

Written by Naomi Hirahara and Illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde
The newest book in the award‑winning Child’s Introduction series shines a bright light on the amazing impact Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people have had on life in the United States.
3rd - 7th
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Halfway to Somewhere

Halfway to Somewhere

Written by Jose Pimienta
Halfway to Somewhere is a heartfelt graphic novel that follows Ave, a middle schooler moving from Mexico to Kansas while navigating the pain of their parents' divorce and a split family.
3rd - 7th
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The Pecan Sheller

The Pecan Sheller

Written by Lupe Ruiz-Flores
The Pecan Sheller is a moving historical novel set in 1930s San Antonio, following thirteen-year-old Petra as she is forced to leave school to work in a grueling pecan factory.
5th - 8th
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Whale Eyes

Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

Written by James Robinson and Illustrated by Brian Rea
Filmmaker James Robinson shares his personal journey of growing up with a condition that misaligns the eyes.
5th - 7th
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Will's Race for Home

Will's Race for Home

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Twelve-year-old Will and his father travel from Texas to Oklahoma to claim their own land during the 1889 Land Rush.
3rd - 7th
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All the Blues in the Sky

All the Blues in the Sky

Written by Renée Watson
Thirteen-year-old Sage struggles to navigate life and grief after her best friend unexpectedly passes away on her birthday.
5th - 8th
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Maple for the People: (A Middle Grade Novel of School Elections, Friendship, and Finding Ones Voice)

Written by Kate McGovern
When Maple runs for sixth-grade president, she learns that leadership means standing up for her community—even when it’s unpopular.
4th - 7th
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Kid Olympians: Winter: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Kid Legends)

Written by Robin Stevenson and Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Kid Olympians: Winter shares true, inspiring childhood stories of Winter Olympians and Paralympians from around the world.
3rd - 7th
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Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics

Written by Sue Macy
Through powerful photography and engaging storytelling, the book captures unforgettable moments from the Winter Olympics.
5th - 9th

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