Edward Humes, author portrait
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Edward Humes

Edward Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author whose fourteen previous books include Garbology, Mississippi Mud, and the PEN Award-winning No Matter How Loud I Shout. He splits his time between Seattle and Southern California.
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Garbology

Books

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Garbology

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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Celebrating Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re sharing curated book collections and resources that we hope will inspire your students to appreciate and respect their planet. Check out our secondary level collections of titles in: Earth Science Environmental Science & Issues Wildlife Climate Change for Middle School and High School Download the Teaching About Climate Change

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Books for World Wildlife Day

For World Wildlife Day on March 3rd, we’re sharing books to enlighten students on the amazing diversity of the natural world and encourage them to appreciate and protect their planet. Find a collection of Wildlife Titles here. Check out our Secondary level collections of titles in Zoology here.

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