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Resources for a selection of titles on CDE recommended List 2022. Created by the  California Department of Education

Established in 2006 by Dr. Debbie Reese of Nambé Pueblo, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books. Dr. Jean Mendoza joined AICL as a co-editor in 2016 


The focus is on books that address people’s history, including stories of African Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Arab Americans, Native Americans, labor activists, international populations, and women. In addition to representation and untold histories, books are reviewed for their literature and illustrations.

Author interviews, book trailers, lesson plans, graphic organizers, book lists, chapter guides.

Best Books for Young Adults

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This ebook subscription covers cross-disciplinary curricula such as literature, language, education, history, social sciences and arts. With coverage across all academic disciplines, Schools & Educators Complete includes scholarly content to facilitate all stages of the research workflow and outcomes.
Good for: Writing research papers • Test preparation • College-bound student
assignments • Social science • Science experiments • Continuing education for educators and administrators
(Recommended Grades 6-12)


Swank K-12 Streaming offers access to 30,000 movies and documentaries for educational use through our easy, safe, and legal streaming platform. Perfect for classroom instruction & homework assignments. 

Streaming videos provides video documentaries and series from PBS. From science to history, art to Shakespeare, diversity to business & economics, and more.
Good for: In-class use to introduce a topic • Provide students background or context on a topic • Engage with students who are visual learners • Spark critical thinking and encourage applied learning