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My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/la vida de Celia Cruz by Monica Brown.

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Word Search

After reading My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/la vida de Celia Cruz by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.
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My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/la vida de Celia Cruz

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

This bilingual book allows young readers to enter Celia Cruz's life as she becomes a well-known...

K - 3rd

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.
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Jenny Mei Is Sad

Written and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell.

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Grace for President (Grace Series, 1)

Written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

"Where are the girls?"

When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female...

Pre-K - 3rd

Paddington: Memory Match

After reading Paddington, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with...

Paddington: Word Search

After reading Paddington by Michael Bond use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

Paddington: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Paddington by Michael Bond.

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The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatem Aly

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal

Written by Karyn Parsons and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Before Garrett Morgan became a successful inventor and saved countless lives with his creations, he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain

Written by Cheryl Bardoe and Illustrated by Barbara McClintock

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People

Written by Monica Brown

A stunning picture book biography from Monica Brown and illustrator Julie Paschkis about one of the...

1st - 3rd
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Green Green: A Community Gardening Story

Written by Marie Lamba

Green grass is wide and fresh and clean for a family to play in, and brown dirt is perfect for...

1st - 2nd
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence

Written by Ann Hazzard PhD & Marianne Celano PhD & Marietta Collins PhD and Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown
When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he realizes people can work together to reduce...
K - 4th
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Stella Brings the Family

Written by Miriam B. Schiffer and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's...
K - 3rd
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The Lantern House

Written by Erin Napier and Illustrated by Adam Trest
Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Doreen Rappaport and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Illustrated by Don Tate
When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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All Because You Matter

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Bryan Collier

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration

Written by Samara Cole Doyon and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song...
K - 3rd

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