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Mario Cortes

Mario Cortés is an illustrator who has worked for years with Disney publications. Cortes is the recipient of the Angoulême Prize for best children's graphic novel for The Aristocats and a prize for the Best Graphic Novel Artist in Italy in 2002.
Jasmine Is My Babysitter (Disney Princess)
Merida Is Our Babysitter (Disney Princess)
Ariel Is My Babysitter (Disney Princess)

Books

Jasmine Is My Babysitter (Disney Princess)
Merida Is Our Babysitter (Disney Princess)
Ariel Is My Babysitter (Disney Princess)

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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