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Our Gracie Aunt book cover

Our Gracie Aunt

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Monica Mikai
When two siblings move in with an aunt they barely know, they slowly discover that love can grow in new places, even during hard changes.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore

Written by Josepha Sherman and Illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast
Jewish folklore is full of stories that have traveled across many lands and cultures. Over hundreds of years, these tales have carried the joys and challenges of being Jewish, showing both the struggles people faced and the strength they found along the way.
6th - 10th
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Laughter in Appalachia: A Festival of Southern Mountain Humor

Written by Loyal Jones & Billy Edd Wheeler and Illustrated by Jacqueline Froelich
The people of the Appalachian Mountains have a special kind of humor—dry, colorful, and full of down‑to‑earth charm. Sometimes they poke fun at their own everyday mix‑ups, and other times they tease the outside world and its fancy ways.
7th - 12th
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Duck for Turkey Day: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Duck for Turkey Day by Jacqueline...

Duck for Turkey Day: Word Search

After reading Duck for Turkey Day by Jacqueline Jules, use this printable and interactive Word...

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The Year We Learned to Fly

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother’s advice: “Use...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fun in the Kitchen Collection

Freedom Soup: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Freedom Soup: Word Search

After reading Freedom Soup by Tami Charles and Jaccqueline Alcantara use this printable and...

Freedom Soup: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Freedom by Tami Charles and...

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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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Duck for Turkey Day

Written by Jacqueline Jules and Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter

It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events

Written by Jacqueline B. Toner and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
This latest installment in the bestselling What To Do series tackles children’s feelings of anxiety...
1st - 7th
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Before the Ever After

Written by Jacqueline Woodson

For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a charming, talented pro...

5th - 8th
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Don Tate Collection

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

The guide is a comprehensive look at the works of Jacqueline Woodson, a comprehensive Jacqueline...
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Been There, Done That: School Dazed

Written by Mike Winchell and Illustrated by Don Tate
School is in session as celebrated authors share their real-life academic experiences and turn them...
5th - 7th
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The Day You Begin

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from...
K - 3rd
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Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

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

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

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