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    Maya Angelou

    A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

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    James Baldwin

    A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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    James Meredith

    Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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    Toni Morrison

    Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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    Langston Hughes

    Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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    Alice Walker

    A brief article about Alice Walker.

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    Ralph Johnson Bunche

    A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.

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    Frederick Douglass

    A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Julia Ward Howe

    Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.

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    U.S. Elections
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  • Famous Black Americans

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    Famous Black Americans

    Introduce students to and help them become familiar with well-known African-Americans and their contributions using this…

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  • Thomas Jefferson

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    Thomas Jefferson

    Distribute a printable social studies activity on Thomas Jefferson that focuses on recognizing people important to U.S.…

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  • Perfect Timing Educator's Kit

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    Perfect Timing Educator's Kit

    After reading the picture-book biography Perfect Timing with your students, use the lesson plans, discussion questions,…

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  • I'm Still Scared Teacher's Guide

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    I'm Still Scared Teacher's Guide

    Help your students understand war and terrorism by using the activities and questions in this printable teacher's guide…

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  • Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

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    Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.

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  • Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

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    Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.

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  • Books About Famous People

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    Books About Famous People

    Try a library-skills activity that focuses on biographies.

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  • The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide

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    The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide

    Introduce students to ornithology and American wildlife through the discussion questions and cross-curricular activities…

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    Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete

    A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.

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    J.R.R. Tolkien

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of author J.R.R. Tolkien.

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    Fantasy Fiction
    Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources
    Fiction
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    African-American Heroes

    Students visit websites to learn about important African Americans and the honor of being featured on U.S. postage…

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