Maryann Cocca-Leffler, author portrait
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Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Maryann Cocca-Leffler (maryanncoccaleffler.com) is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 65 books for children. Maryann’s inspiration comes from all around her: children, family, school visits, current news, and the people she meets along the way. Her popular Let It . . . seasons series has sold over two million copies. Maryann grew up in the Boston area and has a BFA in illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She now happily lives and works in Portland, Maine. You can follow Maryann on Twitter @MCLeffler and on Instagram @maryanncoccaleffler.
She Persisted: Bethany Hamilton
Princess for a Day
Smart About the Presidents
Dog Wash Day
Smart About the Fifty States
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance
The Big Snowball
Lots of Hearts
Silly Willy

Books

She Persisted: Bethany Hamilton
Princess for a Day
Smart About the Presidents
Dog Wash Day
Smart About the Fifty States
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance
The Big Snowball
Lots of Hearts
Silly Willy

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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