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Laurie Calkhoven

Laurie Calkhoven lives in New York City.
Where Is Massachusetts?
DK Life Stories: Black History Month
DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
Michael at the Invasion of France, 1943
Boys of Wartime: Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776
Boys of Wartime: Will at the Battle of Gettysburg

Books

Where Is Massachusetts?
DK Life Stories: Black History Month
DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
Michael at the Invasion of France, 1943
Boys of Wartime: Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776
Boys of Wartime: Will at the Battle of Gettysburg

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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