Heather Buchta, author portrait
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Heather Buchta

Heather Buchta is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, where she majored in communications and learning how to pay bills. Today, she enjoys obstacle-course racing, rock climbing, and snowboarding in warm weather. She lives Manhattan Beach-adjacent, in the not-as-sexy Lawndale, where she dotes on her dog and writes stories from her indoor porch. Her first novel, Beyond the Break, was published in 2020.
Keep the Faith Mad Libs

Books

Keep the Faith Mad Libs

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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