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Jessica Lanan

Jessica Lanan is an award-winning author, illustrator and painter living in Boulder, Colorado. Jessica aims to help young readers discover the beauty and diversity of their world by creating picture books that are inspiring, accessible and memorable. Jessica's first book as an author,The Fisherman and the Whale, was published in 2019 and was awarded the 2020 Bull-Bransom Award for Wildife Art. She has illustrated many others including The Lost Package by Richard Ho and Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet by Curtis Manley.
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Books

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Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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