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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books for more than 25 years. She is the creator of the bestselling picture book Auntie Claus and has published several illustrated novels, including Ms. Rapscott’s Girls and its sequel, Making Mistakes on Purpose. 
Making Mistakes on Purpose
Ms. Rapscott's Girls
Who Needs Love?
The House at the End of Ladybug Lane
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Making Mistakes on Purpose
Ms. Rapscott's Girls
Who Needs Love?
The House at the End of Ladybug Lane
Thumb Love

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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