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Gertrude Chandler Warner

Gertrude Chandler Warner, a teacher, wrote books that were both easy and fun to read. The 19 stories in the original Boxcar Children series have sold over three million copies in paperback. She was a lifelong resident of Putnam, Connecticut, until her death in 1979 at the age of 89.
Curse of the Mummy
The Pizza Problem
Mystery at the Old Ranch
Secret of the Yellow House

Books

Curse of the Mummy
The Pizza Problem
Mystery at the Old Ranch
Secret of the Yellow House

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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