Renee Hooker, author portrait
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Renee Hooker

Renee Hooker is an Editor at Penguin Young Readers living in Brooklyn, New York. She is also the author of Life with My Family, a picture book co-authored with Karl Jones and illustrated by Kathryn Durst.
Birthday Party Mad Libs
Life with My Family

Books

Birthday Party Mad Libs
Life with My Family

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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