Maira Kalman, author portrait
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Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman is an illustrator, an author, and a designer. She is the author of And the Pursuit of Happiness, The Principles of Uncertainty, Beloved Dog, Cake, and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Illustrated. She is the illustrator of Michael Pollan's Food Rules and the bestselling edition of William Strunk and E. B. White's The Elements of Style. Kalman's work is shown at the Julie Saul Gallery in Manhattan.
Bold & Brave
Looking at Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Fireboat
What Pete Ate from A to Z
Next Stop Grand Central

Books

Bold & Brave
Looking at Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Fireboat
What Pete Ate from A to Z
Next Stop Grand Central

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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New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Women’s History

In celebration of Women’s History Month 2025, the National Women’s History Museum launched a campaign called “She Is Not a Footnote,” aiming to highlight the powerful role women play in America and to foster a vision that leads to action in our schools and society. According to the campaign’s research study, elementary students are often

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