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Christina Soontornvat

Christina Soontornvat is the award-winning author of over a dozen books for children of all ages. She is also a 3-time Newbery Honoree for her middle grade titles The Last MapmakerA Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen:The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team. Her picture books include The Ramble Shamble Children, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, and To Change a Planet, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Belle. She travels all over the world to speak to children, writers, and educators about her love of reading and writing. She currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two daughters.
Leo's First Vote!
¡El primer voto de Leo! (Leo's First Vote! Spanish Edition)
The Ramble Shamble Children

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Leo's First Vote!
¡El primer voto de Leo! (Leo's First Vote! Spanish Edition)
The Ramble Shamble Children

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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