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Sonja Lamut

Sonja Lamut is an award-winning painter, printmaker, illustrator, and author of children’s books. Her writing credits include Too Noisy! and Christmas Rhyme Time, and her illustrating credits include Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks!, a #1 New York Times children’s books bestseller. Lamut teaches illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology and lives in New York City with her family.
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks!
Too Noisy!

Books

Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks!
Too Noisy!

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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