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Matthew J. Kirby

Matthew J. Kirby is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of many novels, including The Clockwork Three, Icefall, The Lost Kingdom, A Taste for Monsters, and Star Splitter. He has written for the Assassin’s Creed game franchise, including the Last Descendants series and Geirmund's Saga, and he is the author of Book of Lorath and Book of Prava set in the Diablo game universe. His work has received numerous honors, including the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery and the PEN Center USA award for Children’s Literature, among others. He and his family live in Idaho.
Star Splitter

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Star Splitter

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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