Martin W. Sandler, author portrait

Martin W. Sandler

Martin W. Sandler has written over seventy books for children and adults, including the National Book Award–winning 1919: The Year That Changed America and the YALSA Nonfiction finalists The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found and Imprisoned. He has also worked as a documentary producer and was nominated for multiple Emmys for writing for television. His most recent title, Shipwrecked!, was named a 2024 Sibert Honor Book and ALSC Notable Book.
Shipwrecked!

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Shipwrecked!

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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