An important read about standing up for yourself and others, about getting help, and about enduring. I'm so glad I didn't miss this book.

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Three entertaining books for elementary students and middle schoolers excited about Greg Heffley's animated screen debut.

From graphical COVID diaries to investigative journalism, these comics are a time capsule of the pandemic experience.

Tools for handling challenges to diverse books programs.

I am so glad that not only are we seeing so many more middle grade stories that address mental health concerns, but that we're seeing these stories presented in a variety of ways. The graphic novel format is well-suited for this story as readers will see the impact of what it's like to have a mental illness tagging along beside your every move.

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Penguin Random House (PRH) Education is launching new initiatives as part of a partnership between Penguin Classics and #DisruptTexts.

What are your favorite tech tools, and what tools do you want to learn more about about?

Not only is the story a total hit (and such a necessary depiction of a young Black boy navigating anxiety), but the format itself and all of the art make this exceedingly appealing.

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Four STEM-themed adventures for elementary students drawn to the appealing series.