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Johnette Howard

JOHNETTE HOWARD is the author of The Rivals: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, Their Epic Duels and Extraordinary Friendship. Her writing has been included in nine anthologies, including Best American Sports Writing of the Century. Howard has worked as a national columnist and commentator for ESPN, and as a long-form writer for Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and The National. Howard lives in New York.
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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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Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Penguin Random House Education is sharing stories written by and about women who made history and who are making an impact today,both locally and globally. We’d like to take the opportunity to highlight a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles to be read by your students all

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