Janelle Brown, author portrait
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Janelle Brown

Janelle Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of Pretty ThingsWatch Me Disappear, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything, and This Is Where We Live. An essayist and journalist, she has written for VogueThe New York TimesElleWiredSelfLos Angeles TimesSalon, and more. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two children.
What Kind of Paradise
Pretty Things
Watch Me Disappear

Books

What Kind of Paradise
Pretty Things
Watch Me Disappear

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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