Anna Hays, author portrait
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Anna Hays

Anna Hays is a writer and producer. She is the author of Vanished, a nonfiction portrait of the forgotten lives of famed women magicians who disappeared from history. She is also the author of Stealing Starlight for Disney Press’s Star Darlings fantasy series; Spark Squad, an original series developed for Scholastic Book Clubs; and Portia's Ultra Mysterious Double Life and Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True Friendship, a middle grade series for Simon and Schuster. Anna lives with her family in the woodlands near Los Angeles.
Vanished: Seven Women Magicians Who Simply Disappeared

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Vanished: Seven Women Magicians Who Simply Disappeared

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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