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Ross Welford

ROSS WELFORD worked as a business journalist before becoming a freelance writer and television producer. He is the author of TIME TRAVELING WITH A HAMSTER, called "smart, engaging, and heartwarming" in a starred review by Booklist and named both a New York Public Library and Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the year, as well as WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU TURN INVISIBLE and THE 1000-YEAR-OLD BOY. Follow him on Twitter at @rosswelford.
The Dog Who Saved the World
Time Traveling with a Hamster

Books

The Dog Who Saved the World
Time Traveling with a Hamster

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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