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Blanche Sims

Blanche Sims is a children’s book illustrator, born in Cleveland, Ohio. She has illustrated dozens of books, as well as the television film Beyond the Butterfly, which won a Parents’ Choice Foundation commendation for television in 2000.
The Valentine Star
Marvin and the Meanest Girl
December Secrets
The Candy Corn Contest
Fish Face
The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room

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The Valentine Star
Marvin and the Meanest Girl
December Secrets
The Candy Corn Contest
Fish Face
The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room

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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