Roxana Ortega, author portrait

Roxana Ortega

Roxana Ortega is an actor, writer, and storyteller who has lent her voice to cartoons, video games, commercials, and audiobooks. Her film and television credits include HBO’s Togetherness, NCIS, and Miss Congeniality 2. She’s the writer and star of the shorts Performance Review and A Lasting Impression.

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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