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Eugenia Mello

EUGENIA MELLO is an award-winning illustrator and art director from Buenos Aires, Argentina, based in Brooklyn, NY, who draws inspiration from the sounds and textures of her childhood travels throughout Latin America. Through her rhythmic and colorful artwork, she has garnered recognition from prestigious institutions including the Society of Illustrators, Communications Arts, American Illustration and The Art Director's Club of New York. She is the author and illustrator of Moving, and the illustrator of A River of Dust and Jazz for Lunch.
The Only Way to Dance

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The Only Way to Dance

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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