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The Book Itch: Extension Activities for Educators

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore printable extension activities for...

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Piggy: The Cure (An AFK Book)

Written by Terrance Crawford and Illustrated by Dan Widdowson
Dive into terrifying world of PIGGY in the second original illustrated novel based on the fan-favorite video game!
3rd - 7th
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Once a Pun a Time: A Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids

Written by Wolf Cub Chlo
Wolf Cub Chlo wrote Once a Pun a Time: A Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids at age 6.
1st - 4th
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A Kids Book About Leadership

Written by Orion Jean
Orion Jean wrote A Kids Book About Leadership at age 9.
K - 4th

Dumpling Dreams: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought...

Dumpling Dreams: Word Search

After reading Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge by...

Dumpling Dreams: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

How to Read a Graphic Novel: Anchor Chart

Use this anchor chart to help students understand the components of a graphic novel.

BIG: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Big by Vashti Harrison.

BIG: Memory Match

After reading Big by Vashti Harrison, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

BIG: Word Search

After reading Big by Vashti Harrison use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend...

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BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes by...

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Word Search

After reading The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes by Julia Finley Mosca use this printable and...

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
Pre-K - 4th
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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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Swim Team: Small Waves, Big Changes

Written and Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas

Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty...

3rd - 6th
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Finding Langston

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome

It's 1946. Langston's mother has just died, and now they're leaving the rest of his family and...

4th - 7th

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Extension Activities for Educators

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

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Extension Activities for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

The Bell Witch Haunting (Paranormal Mysteries): Word Search

After reading The Bell Witch Haunting by Blake Hoena use this printable and interactive Word Search...

The Bell Witch Haunting (Paranormal Mysteries): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Bell Witch Haunting by Blake Hoena...

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