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Southern Jack Tales

Written by Donald Davis
The author grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina listening to stories that many kids in America had never heard before. He didn’t realize it at the time, but he was learning old tales that had traveled across the ocean with Scots‑Irish families long ago. In the 1950s, people in the Appalachian Mountains were still telling these stories, most of them about a clever, brave, and sometimes very lucky character named Jack. Versions of Jack appear in almost every culture, which makes him feel familiar no matter where you’re from.
5th - 10th
Through a Ruby Window

Through a Ruby Window

Written by Susan Klein
Through a Ruby Window is a charming collection of fifteen stories that captures the magic of growing up on Martha's Vineyard.
5th - 12th
Fielder's Choice

Fielder's Choice

Written by Rick Norman
Fielder's Choice by Rick Norman is a gripping historical fiction novel that follows Andrew Jackson Fielder from the baseball fields of Arkansas to a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II.
5th - 11th
Farm On Nippersink Creek

Farm On Nippersink Creek: Stories from a Midwestern Childhood

Written by Jim May
Discover a heartwarming collection of stories about growing up in the rural Midwest during the 1950s.
3rd - 10th
Beneath the Blazing Sun

Beneath the Blazing Sun

Written by Rex M. Ellis
Beneath the Blazing Sun is a powerful collection of 18 stories that explores the African American experience from its roots in West Africa to the present day.
4th - 10th
Barking at a Fox Fur Coat

Barking At a Fox-fur Coat: Family Stories and Tall Tales

Written by Donald Davis
Barking At a Fox-fur Coat is a celebrated collection of seventeen vintage family stories and tall tales set in the mountains of North Carolina.
4th - 10th
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More Laughter in Appalachia (American Storytelling)

Written by Loyal Jones & Billy Edd Wheeler
More Laughter in Appalachia is the authors' fourth collection of funny tales from the Southern mountains, and it might be their silliest and most wide‑ranging book yet. It’s filled with jokes, short stories, poems, riddles, and even songs. You’ll also find some surprising treasures, like a funny old‑time sermon, a playful political speech from long ago, and even a comical arrest warrant that shows just how creative mountain humor can be.
5th - 10th
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Mexican-American Folklore: Legends, Songs, Festivals, Proverbs, Crafts, Tales of Saints, of Revolutionaries, and More (American Folklore Series)

Written by John O. West
This collection opens a window into the vibrant world of Mexican‑American traditions. Inside, readers will find lively proverbs, riddles, folktales, and songs; stories about heroes like Pancho Villa and spooky urban legends; and a look at everyday customs—from family shrines and farming rituals to charreadas, the exciting Mexican‑style rodeos. There are also children’s games, home remedies, favorite foods, crafts, clothing, and so much more.
5th - 10th
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Italian-American Folklore: Proverbs, Songs, Games, Folktales, Foodways, Superstitions, Folk Remedies, and More (American Folklore Series)

Written by Frances M. Malpezzi
Italian Americans make up one of the largest cultural groups in the United States. You may have seen Italian-American characters in books or movies, but those stories don’t always show the real lives of the people who came here from Italy and built new communities. This book shares traditions and tales collected directly from Italian-American families living in both big cities and small towns.
5th - 10th
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Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories (Story Cove)

Written by Loren Niemi & Elizabeth Ellis
Some stories are hard to tell because they talk about things that are sad, scary, or confusing. These kinds of stories can be tough for the person telling them and for the person listening. But when they’re shared with kindness and care, they can help people understand each other and even feel braver.
5th - 10th
Queen of Cold Blooded Tales

Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales

Written by Roberta Simpson Brown
Set in familiar places like schools, farms, and campgrounds, these tales turn ordinary moments into chilling encounters with vengeful spirits and supernatural creatures.
5th - 12th

From What Waters Do You Come?: Activity

"From What Waters Do You Come?” is a traditional Māori practice that invites people to reflect on their identity, ancestry, and connection to the land and water.

Well-Being Booklist

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The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Girl from the Sea

Written by Molly Knox Ostertag

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she...

5th - 10th

An Island Like You, Stories of the Barrio

Written by Judith Ortiz Cofer
A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio.
5th - 12th

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Word Search

After reading The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline by Clara MacCarald, use...

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the...