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Anika Fajardo

Anika Fajardo was born in Colombia and raised in Minnesota. She is the award-winning author of books for adults and children, including The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore, Meet Me Halfway, and Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters. She lives in Minneapolis with her family.
Waiting on a Miracle

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Waiting on a Miracle

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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