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Lesléa Newman

Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 50 books, including Heather Has Two Mommies, the first children's book to portray lesbian families in a positive way. She has received many literary awards and is currently the Poet Laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
Donovan's Big Day
Daddy, Papa, and Me
Mommy, Mama, and Me

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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
Donovan's Big Day
Daddy, Papa, and Me
Mommy, Mama, and Me

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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