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Marilyn Hafner

Marylin Hafner was born in Brooklyn, New York. She illustrated many well-loved children's books, including Jack Prelutsky's It's Christmas and It's Halloween, as well Hanukkah! by Roni Schotter and A Carnival of Animals by Sid Fleischman. She lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for 30 years before her death in 2008.
Pocket Poems
M & M and the Mummy Mess
M & M and the Haunted House Game
Meet M & M

Books

Pocket Poems
M & M and the Mummy Mess
M & M and the Haunted House Game
Meet M & M

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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