Imani Parks, author portrait

Imani Parks

Imani Parks is best known for her role as Young Nala on the hit Broadway show The Lion King. She has also appeared on Broadway in Wait Until Dark as well as the hit revival Show Boat. Imani has recorded more than 20 audiobooks and has received multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards.

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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