Mildred Armstrong Kalish, author portrait
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Mildred Armstrong Kalish

Mildred Kalish, the author of Little Heathens, was a retired professor of English who grew up in Garrison, Iowa, and taught at several colleges, including the University of Iowa, Adelphi University, and Suffolk Community College. She was awarded Best Emerging Author at the Iowa Authors Award and received an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from her alma mater, the University of Iowa. Mildred Kalish died in 2023.
Little Heathens

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Little Heathens

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 Summer Reading

This summer, let students unwind from a long school year with books that will get them excited about reading and invite them to step outdoors. We’ve compiled a collection of thrilling classic and contemporary stories along with adventurous nonfiction that will allow students to connect with nature and take them on adventures around the world

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