Karen Murray, author portrait

Karen Murray

Karen Murray is a Harlem NYC-based voice actor. For over two decades, she’s voiced many commercials, and she is also the lead radio imaging voice for iHeart Radio’s Black Information Network. As a documentary narrator, her credits include the Beyond the Headlines series on Lifetime, and In Pursuit with John Walsh on Discovery/ID. Karen can also be heard on numerous audiobooks, and is the recipient of an Earphones Award from AudioFile magazine.

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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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 – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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