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Mama Learns to Drive

Mama Learns to Drive

Written by Donald Davis
Famous storyteller Donald Davis shares eight funny and touching stories about his mother growing up in North Carolina.
4th - 8th
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Don't Kill Santa

Don't Kill Santa!: Christmas Stories

Written by Donald Davis
Renowned storyteller Donald Davis shares a humorous collection of nostalgic anecdotes about growing up in rural Appalachia during the holidays.
3rd - 7th
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Bully Goat Grim

Bully Goat Grim: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this fractured fairy tale, a bully goat with "Random Hostility Syndrome" is outsmarted by a resourceful baby troll using only a pillow and bed sheets.
2nd - 6th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th
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What Are the Winter Olympics? (Who HQ)

Written by Gail Herman and Who HQ and Illustrated by Jake Murray
Grab your skis, lace up your skates, and get ready to dive into the exciting history of the Winter Olympic Games—an international celebration of cold‑weather sports watched by millions around the globe.
3rd - 7th

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Vocabulary Guide

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

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with You Are There! March on Washington by Torrey Maloof.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Word Search

After reading You Are There! March on Washington by Torrey Maloof, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

A Good Kind of Trouble: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Among the Hidden: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Bearwalker: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Blended: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Flora and Ulysses: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text)

Written by Torrey Maloof
This high-interest nonfiction book brings the March on Washington to life while building literacy and higher-order thinking skills through rich text features, engaging visuals, and standards-aligned content.
5th - 8th

The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel): Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel)

Written by Nic Stone
Princess Shuri of Wakanda—brilliant inventor, royal heir, and sister to the Black Panther—embarks on a daring mission in this original middle‑grade adventure by author Nic Stone.
3rd - 7th

Other Words for Home: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

The Tyrell Show: Season One: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th

The Big Game: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th

My Year in the Middle: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book. Use this Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book My Year in the Middle by Lila Quintero Weaver.

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