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M. D. Payne

M. D. Payne is the author of the gross-out horror series Monster Juice and has contributed to the New York Times bestselling Who Was? series, tackling spooky titles like Who Is R. L. Stine? and What Is the Story of Scooby-Doo? He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.
Pumpkin Apocalypse
Who Was Duke Ellington?
Who Is R. L. Stine?
Zits from Python Pit #6
Tomb of Brain Ooze #5
Burpstronauts #4
Boogers from Beyond #3
Fear the Barfitron #1
Fartsunami #2

Books

Pumpkin Apocalypse
Who Was Duke Ellington?
Who Is R. L. Stine?
Zits from Python Pit #6
Tomb of Brain Ooze #5
Burpstronauts #4
Boogers from Beyond #3
Fear the Barfitron #1
Fartsunami #2

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. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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