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Multicultural citizens

Patricia Polacco grew up in an urban Oakland neighborhood where different colors, prayers, food, and dress were commonplace. Her multicultural books bring this diversity to children, no matter where they live.

Real life characters

Find out where Arthur’s teacher, principal, and classmates really come from.

A princess life in Mexico

Esperanza Rising is loosely based on Muñoz Ryan’s grandmother, who had to leave her privileged life in Mexico for a farm labor camp in California.

The first words

Joanna Cole recalls the day that The Magic School Bus came into existence.

Young artist

Chris Van Allsburg was primarily a sculptor—until others discovered that he could draw.

Reading for your life

Our 2011 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature explains why she chose “Read for Your Life” as her platform.

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