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Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th
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Freedom Soup

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara
Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.
K - 4th
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Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th
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Teatime Around the World

Written by Denyse Waissbluth and Illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne

A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful...

Pre-K - 4th
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Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

Written by Wab Kinew and Illustrated by Joe Morse

"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World...

K - 4th
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A is for Aboriginal (First Nations Reader)

Written by Joseph MacLean Mr. and Illustrated by Brendan Heard Mr.

A is for Aboriginal is the first in the First Nations Reader Series. Each letter explores a name, a...

K - 6th

Sweet Music in Harlem: Writing Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan to guide your writing instruction using Sweet Music in Harlem as your anchor...

Sweet Music in Harlem Writing Graphic Organizer

After reading Sweet Music in Harlem, use this graphic organizer to support students' figurative and...

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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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The Secret of the Plátano

Written by Luz Maria Mack and Illustrated by Stephany Mesa

Under the full moon, Abuela leads an enchanted dance, bows to the sky and the night winds, and helps...

K - 4th
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Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

Written by Aida Salazar and Illustrated by Molly Mendoza

Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale...

1st - 4th
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I am Mister Rogers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television...

K - 4th
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Mr. Lincoln's Way

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to...

1st - 4th
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th

Courage Activity Packet

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Courage. There are resources for educators to use...

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Guide for Educators

Four Feet, Two Sandals printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student...

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Guide for Families

Four Feet, Two Sandals printable guide for families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Extension Activities for Educators

Four Feet, Two Sandals printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary...

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Vocabulary Scaffold

Four Feet, Two Sandals printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story...

See, Think, Wonder Graphic Organizer

The See, Think, Wonder thinking routine was developed by Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Use this graphic organizer to support your students with this thinking routine.
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Crouching Tiger

Written by Ying Chang Compestine and Illustrated by Yan Nascimbene

Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai...

1st - 4th

Maddi's Fridge: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt.

Maddi's Fridge: Word Search

After reading Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

When the Beat Was Born: Discussion Guide

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

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