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L. Frank Baum

Born in 1856, in Chittenango, New York, L. Frank Baum is best remembered for his monumental 1900 classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He returned frequently to the magical world he'd created, writing 13 books set in Oz. His considerable literary output included 55 novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and many miscellaneous writings, including scripts and "lost" novels. He passed away in 1919.
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A Picture Book Adaptation
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz

Books

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A Picture Book Adaptation
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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