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The Matchlock Gun

Written by Walter Edmonds and Illustrated by Paul Lantz
The year was 1756, and New York State was still a colony. Residents were often subjected to raids...
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Dear Mr. Henshaw

Written by Beverly Cleary and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Sixth grader Leigh Botts is struggling. His parents just got divorced, and he and his mom move to a...
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Maybelle Goes to School

Written by Speck and Katie and Illustrated by Ratz de Tagyos
If there's one thing Maybelle the cockroach can't resist, it's cake. So when Mrs. Peabody bakes her...
3rd - 5th
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The Ministry of SUITs

Written by Paul Gamble
Jack is curious about everything, including some odd incidents at his middle school. His curiosity...
4th - 6th

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: Criss Cross

After reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis use this printable and...

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: Word Search

After reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis use this printable and...

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Criss Cross

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Word Search

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...

Weslandia: Author Interview with Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes

Honor the misfits and creatives among us by reading Weslandia. Then explore this interview with...
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Weslandia

Written by Paul Fleishman and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Wesley is struggling to find something fun to do on his summer vacation. He decides to create his...
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Written by Christopher Paul Curtis
Set in 1963, this story centers around Kenny Watson who travels with his parents, his brother Byron...
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Joyful Noise

Written by Paul Fleischman and Illustrated by Eric Beddows

A collection of poems meant to be read by two people. The poems simulate the sounds of the insect...

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Bud, Not Buddy

Written by Christopher Paul Curtis
The story of 10-year-old Bud, fom Flint, Michigan, who struggles to find his place in the world...
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The Littlest Angel

Written by Charles Tazewell and Illustrated by Paul Micich
When a little boy arrives in heaven too soon, he struggles to fit in. He disrupts the singing...
Pre-K - 5th

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