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Tony Johnston

Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children’s books. Throughout her career, she has worked at a children's bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra Cohn Livingston. Johnston lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.
Born Naughty
Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
Amber on the Mountain
The Vanishing Pumpkin
The Quilt Story

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Born Naughty
Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
Amber on the Mountain
The Vanishing Pumpkin
The Quilt Story

Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Titles for Elementary Education

Celebrated on May 21st, The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development emphasizes the importance of different voices, cultures, and traditions. From picture books to middle grade, our curated list of books about diversity help students see beyond their own experiences while feeling seen themselves. See here for more books on global cultures

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