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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

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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 Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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