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Melissa Thomson

Melissa Thomson is an elementary school teacher in New York City where she lives with her husband, Pete, and their three plants. Melissa began her teaching career at Emery Elementary School in Washington, DC. Her students at Emery inspired her to write about Keena Ford.
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up

Books

Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up

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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