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Caroline L. Perry

Caroline is the author of The Corgi and the Queen, which was selected as one of VOGUE Magazine’s Best Gifts For Kids. She has also written Messi's Magic, a Junior Library Guild Gold Medal pick; The Memory Cake; and I Am Not Happy!, which was a Kids’ Indie Next List Pick. I Am Not Grumpy! is forthcoming. Caroline lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

Anoosha Syed is an illustrator, author, and character designer for animation. She is the creator of That’s Not My Name!, Love in Every Language, The Salt Princess, and Lost Stick. She has also illustrated over forty books, including Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed and Rani's Remarkable Day by Saadia Faruqi. You can visit Anoosha Syed at AnooshaSyed.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @AnooshaDraws.
A Hug for Punch

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A Hug for Punch

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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