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Patricia J. Murphy

Patricia J. Murphy writes for big and little people from her writer’s studio in Chicago. She has written more than 150 children’s books, with more on the way, including board books, early readers, picture books, creative nonfiction titles, chapter books, middle grade novels, as well as a growing list of scripts for children’s television. When she is not writing or riding horses, she spends time with her family, dabbles in acting, helps make Raggedy Ann dolls for children in need, plays golf, runs, and visits Ireland every chance she can get. To find out more about her, visit patriciajmurphy.com.
DK Adventures: Horse Club
DK Readers: Telling Time
DK Readers L1: Let's Play Soccer

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DK Adventures: Horse Club
DK Readers: Telling Time
DK Readers L1: Let's Play Soccer

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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