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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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Ready-To-Tell Tales: Sure-Fire Stories From America's Favorite Storytellers (American Storytelling)

Written by David Holt & Bill Mooney (Editors)
Anyone who has ever watched a great storyteller hold a whole room spellbound—without costumes, sets, or music—has probably wondered how they do it. This collection explains the secret: it all starts with a really good story. And the 40 storytellers in this book know exactly what that means. They’re some of the most beloved tellers in the country, each sharing a tale that’s been tested on even the squirmiest, most hard‑to‑please audiences.
7th - 12th
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The Future Book

The Future Book

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Shawn Harris
The Future Book by Mac Barnett is a visionary and hilarious children’s picture book that offers a playful glimpse into the world of tomorrow.
Pre-K - 3rd
Middle School Family Literacy Initiative November 2024 Titles

Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus: Vocabulary Guide

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

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Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus

Written by William F. Harris & Stacey Roberts and Illustrated by Poornima Madhushani

Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus is a magical story about a two friends who love reading. Along the way...

Pre-K - 1st
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Life Skills for Kids

Written by Karen Harris

With the help of this guide, kids can learn foundation skills such as the basics in cooking...

3rd - 7th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Sports Illustrated Kids STATS!: The Greatest Number in Sports

Count up the most fascinating numbers behind sports' greatest moments in STATS! The Biggest Numbers...

Pre-K - 12th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

Written by S. K. Ali & Aisha Saeed (editors) and Illustrated by Sara Alfageeh

Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices...

3rd - 7th
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Multicultural Issues in Literacy Research and Practice

Written by Willis, Garcia, Barrera and Harris...editors
This volume brings together researchers and participants from diverse groups, reflecting the...
K - 12th
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Teaching Multicultural Literature in Grades K-8

Written by Violet J. Harris
This is a reference and professional development book that integrates the teaching of non...
K - 8th
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Using Multiethnic Literature in the K-8 Classroom

Written by Violet J. Harris and editor
This is a reference and professional development book that integrates non-mainstream literature into...
K - 8th
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Ambitious Girl

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Indian No More

Written by Charlene Willing Mcmanis & Traci Sorell

Regina Petit's family has always been Umpqua, and living on the Grand Ronde reservation is all ten...

4th - 7th
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Collection

Superheroes Are Everywhere: Memory Match

After reading Superheroes Are Everywhere, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Superheroes Are Everywhere: Word Search

After reading Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris, use this printable and interactive Word...

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice: Memory Match

After reading Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice: Word Search

After reading Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes use this printable and interactive...

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice by...

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