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Mike Lester

Mike Lester is an illustrator and political cartoonist who often has cartoons in publications like Time magazine. The books he has illustrated for Random House include A Is for Salad, Cool Daddy Rat, and The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. He lives in Rome, Georgia.
La noche antes de Nochebuena
Scritch-Scratch a Perfect Match
When Charlie McButton Lost Power
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

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La noche antes de Nochebuena
Scritch-Scratch a Perfect Match
When Charlie McButton Lost Power
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

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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