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Melissa Thomson

Melissa Thomson is an elementary school teacher in New York City where she lives with her husband, Pete, and their three plants. Melissa began her teaching career at Emery Elementary School in Washington, DC. Her students at Emery inspired her to write about Keena Ford.
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up

Books

Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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