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Too Many Tamales

Written by Gary Soto and Illustrated by Ed Martinez
Maria and her cousins put their stomachs to the test to find her mom’s lost wedding ring. Learn...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Anxious Mind

Written by Michael A. Tompkins PhD and Katherine A. Martinez PsyD and Illustrated by Michael Sloan
Can you spare 30 minutes to feel less anxious? Go ahead. Think about how your life would be...
8th - 12th
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Gorillas Up Close

Written by Nippert-Eng, Christena, Dominski, John and Martinez
Have you ever wondered how experts train a gorilla? Or what design features make a great gorilla...
4th - 6th
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Where is Bear? – A Terrific Tale for 2-Year-Olds

Written by Libby Martinez and Illustrated by Allison Valentine
“Where is Bear?” is a terrific tale for 2-year-old children and their parents! This interactive...
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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Written and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! As she hears the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Written by Kevin Noble Maillard and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Teresa Martinez
An inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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La Princesa and the Pea

Written by Susan Middleton Elya and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
El príncipe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn’t agree.

The...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Imaginary Borders (Pocket Change Collective)

Written by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

In this personal, moving essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses...

7th - 9th
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Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

Written by Elizabeth Rusch and Illustrated by Teresa Martinez

The true story of how a scientist saved the planet from environmental disaster.

Mexican American...

1st - 4th
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Native American Heritage Month
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection
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REI Center: Early Childhood
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Rally to Read: Family Collection
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Nestle Health & Wellness Collection
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Pitney Bowes Read Aloud Collection
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Imaginary Borders: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Imaginary Borders: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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Fry Bread: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Fry Bread: A Native American Family...

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Fry Bread: Word Search (Pre-K-1st)

After reading Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard use this printable...

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Fry Bread: Word Search (2nd-4th)

After reading Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard use this printable...

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Fry Bread: Memory Match

After reading Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

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Fry Bread: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Fry Bread: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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