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Maine Diaz

MAINE DIAZ was born in La Plata, Argentina, and grew up drawing and painting. At the age of sixteen, she started animating, working on films like Patoruzito and El Arca (Patagonik Film Group, Argentina). Simultaneously, she enrolled in audiovisual communication at Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP). Soon after, she started illustrating for children’s books. Currently, Maine lives in a tiny green house, where she spends time with her two cats, Chula and Lola.
Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Rita Moreno (Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography Spanish Edition)

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Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Rita Moreno (Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography Spanish Edition)

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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