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My Name Is Gabito/Me llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez/La vida de Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Raul Colon

An introduction to the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Colombian author describes his...

1st - 4th
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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

Written by Susan Hood and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Emily Winfield Martin, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, LeUyen Pham, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Lisa Brown, Selina Alko, Hadley Hooper, Isabel Roxas, Erin Robinson and Sara Palacios

Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by John Parra

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Art Club

Written and Illustrated by Rashad Doucet
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Dale Donovan dreams of a future in art but faces pressure from family and school to focus on more traditional paths. Determined to prove himself, he starts an after-school art club with fellow creative students to show that pursuing art can be both meaningful and successful. Through teamwork, perseverance, and ingenuity, Dale fights to turn his passion into a real possibility.
3rd - 7th

Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

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

Dear Black Boy: Word Search (K-3)

After reading Dear Black Boy by Martellus Bennett, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th

When the Schools Shut Down: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

When the Schools Shut Down: Vocabulary Guide

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

When the Schools Shut Down: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

When the Schools Shut Down: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with When the Schools Shut Down by Yolanda...

When the Schools Shut Down: Word Search

After reading When the Schools Shut Down by Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli, use this...

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When the Schools Shut Down

Written by Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Most people think that the Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954 meant that schools were...

Pre-K - 3rd

Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Maya's Blanket by Monica Brown.

Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya: Word Search

After reading Maya's Blanket by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina: Vocabulary Guide

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

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match by...

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina: Word Search

After reading Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive...

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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Sara Palacios

Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes are her favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd

A Pup Named Bunch: Memory Match

After reading A Pup Named Bunch by Mack Brown, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

A Pup Named Bunch: Word Search

After reading A Pup Named Bunch by Mack Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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