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Zen and the Art of Faking It

Written by Jordan Sonnenblick
Meet San Lee, a (sort of) innocent teenager, who moves against his will to a new town. Things get interesting when he (sort of) invents a new past for himself, which makes him incredibly popular.
5th - 9th
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Bird

Written by Zetta Elliott and Illustrated by Shadra Strickland

Young Mekhai, better known as Bird, loves to draw. With drawings, he can erase the things that don't...

4th - 6th

Amazing Faces: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins.

Amazing Faces: Word Search

After reading Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins use this printable and interactive Word Search...

NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a time for celebration and reflection with the whole family. For young children, the...

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Honda: The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars

Written by Mark Weston and Illustrated by Katie Yamasaki

The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car...

1st - 6th
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Drumbeat In Our Feet

Written by Patricia A. Keeler & Júlio Leitão and Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of...

1st - 6th
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Night of the Living Ted

Written by Barry Hutchison and Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

After Lisa-Marie and her big brother, Vernon, visit a Create-A-Ted store, the unexpected happens.

T...

3rd - 7th
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Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle

Written by Hilda Eunice Burgos

Her last name may mean kings, but Ana María Reyes REALLY does not live in a castle. Rather, she's...

4th - 7th
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Just Like That

Written by Gray D Schmidt

Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a...

5th - 6th
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Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story

Written by Paula Yoo and Illustrated by Lin Wang

Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles s...

1st - 6th

Swoop and Soar: Educational Guide

For activating student thinking before, during, and after reading, use this Educational Guide for Sw...

Swoop and Soar: Word Search

After reading Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in...

Swoop and Soar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two...

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Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Swoop and Soar, two baby osprey chicks, are safe in their nest at the top of the forest, until a...

K - 7th
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Suitcase

Written by Mildred Pitts Walter

Despite his love of drawing and his feelings of inadequacy as an athlete, sixth-grader Alexander...

3rd - 7th
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The Wrong Wrights

Written by Steve Hockensmith, Chris Kientz and Lee Nielsen
Schoolmates Dominique, Eric, Josephine, and Ajay are excited about a field trip to the Smithsonian's...
4th - 7th
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Baseball Saved Us

Written by Ken Mochizuki and Illustrated by Dom Lee

For a young Japanese-American boy sent to an internment camp during World War II, baseball becomes a...

K - 6th
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Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian Island

Written by Lee DeCora Francis and Illustrated by Susan Drucker
Kunu is from the Penobscot Tribe located on Indian Island in Maine. They have a deep tradition in...
3rd - 7th

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 6-8

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 6-8.

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Hidden Figures (Young Readers' Edition)

Written by Margot Lee Shetterly
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated...
3rd - 7th
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Answering the Cry for Freedom: Stories of African Americans and the American Revolution

Written by Gretchen Woelfle and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Even as American Patriots fought for independence from British rule during the Revolutionary War...
4th - 7th
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness

Written by Donna Janell Bowmen and Illustrated by Daniel Minter
William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was...
3rd - 6th
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In the Shadow of Liberty The Hidden History of Slavery Four Presidents and Five Black Lives

Written by Davis and Kenneth C
Did you know that many of America’s Founding Fathers―who fought for liberty and justice for all―were...
6th - 12th

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