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Bruce Saves the Planet: A Disney Planet Possible Book (Mother Bruce Series)

Written and Illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

From unwitting mother to unwitting . . . environmental activist?

Bruce was a bear who liked to be by...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express

Written by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete
Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism--or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition--life can be challenging.
7th - 9th

Book Club: Esperanza Rising (Duke TIP's Teachers Workshop)

This article from Duke TIP's Teachers Workshop blog offers a variety of engaging activities...

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Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change

Written by Garth Sundem

Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen...

4th - 8th

We Don't Eat Our Classmates: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Written by Ryan T. Higgins

It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe

Written by Renée Watson

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young...

3rd - 6th
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Mañanaland

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper...

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

Riding Freedom: Word Search

After reading Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Riding Freedom: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

Pay It Forward: Word Search

After reading Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Pay It Forward: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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My Brother Charlie

Written by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Illustrated by Shane Evans

"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show...

1st - 5th
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Mañanaland

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper...

4th - 7th
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Ways to Make Sunshine

Written by Renee Watson

Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Her dad finally has a...

3rd - 6th
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Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads

Written by Bob Shea and Illustrated by Lane Smith
Drywater Gulch has a toad problem. Not the hop-down-your-britches, croaking-all-night toad kind of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Eight Days Gone

Written by Linda McReynolds and Illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
The author uses descriptive words and rhyme to recount the first trip to the moon by three brave...
K - 3rd
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Wild Child: Forest's First Home

Written by Tara Zann and Illustrated by Dan Widdowson
On a family camping trip, Olive Regle encounters Forest, a young boy who has grown up in the wild...
K - 2nd

Friendship Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on friendship for grades 3-5.

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

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Pay It Forward

Written by Catherine Ryan Hyde

In response to a social studies assignment, a young boy dreams up a scheme to unlock the power of...

5th - 8th

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