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Falynn Koch

History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

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History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan and highlights the accomplishments of those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) community. Browse our titles that celebrate LGBTQIA+ history, creators, and stories. LGBTQIA+ Elementary Titles

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New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)“. In it, the organization explains that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a favorite genre for children, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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