Deborah Zemke, author portrait
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Deborah Zemke

Deborah Zemke has written and illustrated many books for young readers, including the wildly successful Doodles place mat series. Her work has also appeared in several magazines. She is also the designer of the ITC Zemke Hand font. She lives in Missouri.
The Tree and Me
Tale of a Scaredy-Dog
My Life in Pictures
The Curse of Einstein's Pencil
The Deep Deep Puddle
More Pocket Poems
The Night Before First Grade

Books

The Tree and Me
Tale of a Scaredy-Dog
My Life in Pictures
The Curse of Einstein's Pencil
The Deep Deep Puddle
More Pocket Poems
The Night Before First Grade

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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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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