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Chapters 1-12

Chapter 1

Dr. Carlton Jenkins

MMSD Superintendent of Schools

Chapter 2

Joelyne Hoerth

Librarian, Kennedy Elementary School

Chapter 3

Nancy Engle

Librarian, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 4

Stacey Pipson

Librarian, Lowell Elementary School

Chapter 5

Renae Ferraro

District Librarian, MMSD

Chapter 6

Rebecca Greco

Librarian, Allis Elementary School

Chapter 7

Jody Retzer Crolla

Librarian, Gompers Elementary School

Chapter 8

Lisa Hempstead

Librarian, Thoreau Elementary School

Chapter 9

Shannon Furman

Librarian, Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 10

Michelle Reis

Librarian, Randall Elementary School

Chapter 11

Cassie Krum

5th Grade Teacher, Lake View Elementary

Chapter 12

Sarah Niese

3rd Grade Teacher, Nuestro Mundo Community School

Chapters 13-24

Chapter 13


Chapter 14

Candace Terrell

Principal, Allis Elementary School

Chapter 15

Savang Chhorm

Advocate, Freedom, INC

Chapter 16

Nou Vang-Vue

Principal, Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 17

Josh Forehand

Principal, Nuestro Mundo Community School

Chapter 18

Laura Ochoa

Librarian, Elvehjem Elementary School

Chapter 19


Chapter 20


Chapter 21

Vanessa Kent

Assistant Principal, Kennedy Elementary School

Chapter 22

Amber Feeney

5th Grade Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 23

Heather Maggit

5th Grade Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 24

Alanya Patterson

Art Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapters 25-36

Chapter 25

Deshala Walker

Social Worker, Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 26

Corey Pompey

Director, University of Wisconsin Marching Band

Chapter 27

Jen Pavlik

Librarian, Stephens Elementary School

Chapter 28

Thida Vue

Educational Assistant, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 29

Mandela Barnes

Lieutenant Governor, State of Wisconsin

Chapter 30

Suzanne Best

Librarian, Falk Elementary School

Chapter 31

Adam Zingshem

Principal, Falk Elementary School

Chapter 32

Kurt Kneuve

Math and PBIS Coach, Falk Elementary School

Chapter 33

Sam Rae

Librarian, Schenk Elementary School

Chapter 34

Emily Portle

Instructional Coach, Falk Elementary School

Chapter 35

Betsy Wermuth

Librarian, Olson Elementary School

Chapter 36

Parnell Hughes

Parent Liason, Lake View Elementary School

Chapters 37-48

Chapter 37

Kate LaChance

Librarian, Muir Elementary School

Chapter 38

Topper the Tiger

Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 39

Laura Kwait

REACH Teacher, Elvehjem Elementary School

Chapter 40

Jennifer Bruno

5th Grade Teacher, Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 41

Kelly Nieft

Librarian, Mendota Elementary School

Chapter 42

Jim Igielski

Librarian, Lincoln Elementary School

Chapter 43

Alanya Patterson

Art Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 44

Dr. T.J. McCray

Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services, MMSD

Chapter 45

Ms. Hoover

Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 46Signed in ASL by Andrea Rawlings
 Sign Language Interpreter, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 47

Milia Overton

Psychologist, Mur Elementary School

Chapter 48

Vera Vang

Henderson Elementary School

Chapters 49-67

Chapter 49

Mandy Meloy

Librarian, Lindbergh Elementary School

Chapter 50

Shawn Koval

Program Coordinator, Healthy Schools

Chapter 51

Benjamin Muller

Librarian, Leopold Elementary School

Chapter 52

Clara Elena Salinas

Bilingual Resource Specialist, Lindbergh Elementary School

Chapter 53

Arree Macon

Family Liason, Capital High School; Assistant Director MSCR at Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 54


Chapter 55

Will R. Glen, Sr. Teen Librarian, Goodman South Branch Madison Public Library

Chapter 56

Read in Hmong by Pam Xiong

Bilingual Resource Teacher, Lake View Elementary School

Chapter 57

Maegan Heindel Librarian, Marquette Elementary School

Chapter 58

Alanya Patterson

Art Teacher, Henderson Elementary School

Chapter 59


Chapter 60

Sally Parks

Principal, Marquette Elementary School

Chapter 61

Nicole Quandt

Reading Interventionist, Lindbergh Elementary School

Chapter 62

Sosha Lund

5th Grade Teacher, Allis Elementary School

Chapter 63

Pang Khang

Advanced Learning Specialist, MMSD

Chapter 64

Charlie Painter

Jazz Guitarist

Chapter 65

Linda Stouffer

Educational Assistant, Allis Elementary School

Chapter 66

Pam Vitale

5th grade Teacher, Lindbergh Elementary School

Chapter 67

Dr. Fabu Phillis Carter

Madison Poet Laureate (2008-2012), Cultural Columnist and Educator
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