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DEBATE
Should We Get Rid of Daylight Saving Time?
Every March, we set our clocks forward one hour, which makes us tired and cranky. Is it time to stop?
PAIRED TEXTS
Why Are We Soooooo Tired?
A nonfiction article and an infographic explore the importance of sleep—and how to get more of it.
DEBATE
Should School Start Later?
Experts say a later schedule could be good for your health.
POEM
Nikki Grimes: "Truth"
Listen to Nikki Grimes read her poem aloud.
FICTION
Jason Reynolds: "First-Day Fly"
Listen to Jason Reynolds read his story aloud.
POEM
Gary Soto: "Ode to El Molcajete"
Hear Gary Soto read his poem “Ode to El Molcajete.”
POEM
Jennifer Dignan: "Pandora, Ungifted"
Listen to Jennifer Dignan read her poem aloud.
FICTION IN A FLASH
Rachel Vail: "My Favorite"
Listen to Rachel Vail read her story aloud.
POEM
Janet Wong: "Campfire"
Hear Janet Wong read her poem “Campfire.”Special Collections
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COURAGE AND RESILIENCE: Illustration by Allan Davey; FINDING YOUR VOICE: DNY59/Getty Images (Mask); timquo/Shutterstock.com (String); EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: iStockPhoto/Getty Images (Lionfish); WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER: Illustration by Allan Davey; WHAT MAKES A HERO?: Illustration by Shane Rebenschied; EXPLORING OUR WORLD: Illustration by Randy Pollak