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Steven Banks

Steven Banks is an American musician, comedian, actor, and New York Times–bestselling writer. He has worked on Nickelodeon TV shows, including CatDog, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and SpongeBob SquarePants, for which he was the story editor and head writer. His books include King of the Creeps and the SpongeBob SquarePants story Show Me the Bunny!
Middle School Bites: Out for Blood
Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back
Middle School Bites
SpongeBob Squarepants #6: Sandy's Rocket
Spongebob Squarepants: Books 5 & 6

Books

Middle School Bites: Out for Blood
Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back
Middle School Bites
SpongeBob Squarepants #6: Sandy's Rocket
Spongebob Squarepants: Books 5 & 6

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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