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Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers

Written by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw and Illustrated by Marcus Trujillo

The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and...

1st - 6th
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Marcus Makes It Big

Marcus’s movie, Toothpick vs. the Doom, is a HIT! But the only thing harder than making a movie is...

3rd - 7th
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Polaris Rising

“Polaris Rising is space opera at its best, intense and addictive, a story of honor, courage...

3rd - 7th
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Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Courage Collection

From the Desk of Zoe Washington: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington: Word Search

After reading From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks use this printable and interactive Word...

From the Desk of Zoe Washington: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with From the Desk of Zoe Washington by...

From the Desk of Zoe Washington: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Written by Janae Marks

From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl...

3rd - 7th
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Saint Death

Written by Marcus Sedgwick
On the outskirts of Juarez, Arturo scrapes together a living working odd jobs and staying out of...
9th - 12th

Fantasy Activity Guide for 9-12

This activity guide supports books on fantasy for grades 9-12.
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The Real Slam Dunk

Written by Charisse K. Richardson
Marcus puts basketball first, but when he hears that the winner of the math contest will meet a...
3rd - 4th

Freckle Juice: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Freckle Juice. Look for hints in the...

Freckle Juice: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Freckle Juice. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can...

Freckle Juice: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Freckle Juice. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...

Freckle Juice: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from Freckle Juice. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can...
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Goosebumps HorrorLand: The Wizard of Ooze

Written by R.L. Stine
Marco Gonzales and his friend, Gabriella Smith, are excited when they find a special edition of The...
3rd - 7th
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Freckle Juice

Written by Judy Blume and Illustrated by Debbie Ohi
Andrew Marcus is on a mission for freckles. He wants to look like his friend, Nicky, who's covered...
1st - 5th
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Blood Red Snow White

Written by Sedgwick and Marcus
There never was a story that was happy through and through. When writer Arthur Ransome leaves his...
10th - 12th
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Ghosts of Heaven

Written by Sedgwick and Marcus
Timeless, beautiful, and haunting, spirals connect the four episodes of The Ghosts of Heaven, the...
9th - 12th

The Rainbow Fish Read Aloud by Ernest Borgnine

Actor Ernest Borgnine reads The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Known for its bright colors and...
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The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James
Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Locomotion

Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Lonnie was only seven years old when his parents died in a fire and he and his sister, Lili, were...
5th - 7th

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