Andrea Emmes, author portrait

Andrea Emmes

Andrea Emmes began her career in musical theater performing at the Trinity Arts Center in Rhode Island, headlining in Las Vegas, and singing as Ariel at Walt Disney World, amongst other fun roles/projects. She’s won several SOVAS awards, is an Audie Award nominee, recipient of multiple Earphones Awards, and named Best Female Narrator for the Independent Audiobook Awards in 2019. Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in 2006, Andrea has carved an empowered new path in life as Differently Abled.

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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