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Becky Baines

Becky Baines is a children's book writer and editor. Formerly the editorial director at National Geographic Kids, she has written books for kids on topics ranging from dogs to bones to eggs to spiders. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her dog, Dolly Pawton.
Happy Birthday, America
Explore My World: Dolphins
Explore My World: Planets
National Geographic Kids Everything Dogs
Nat Geo Action Journal
ZigZag: What's in That Egg?

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Happy Birthday, America
Explore My World: Dolphins
Explore My World: Planets
National Geographic Kids Everything Dogs
Nat Geo Action Journal
ZigZag: What's in That Egg?

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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