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PAIRED TEXTS
Becoming Darth Vader
How a boy who stuttered grew up to be one of the most famous actors in the world
DRAMA
The Girl Who Dared
An incredible true story from the civil rights movement
POEM
Your World
This sweet poem by Georgia Douglas Johnson, the celebrated poet of the Harlem Renaissance, is the perfect note to end the year on.
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Frozen Dreams
Matthew Henson helped discover the North Pole. It would take decades for the world to discover him.
PAIRED TEXTS
El Magnífico
Two nonfiction articles explore the life and legacy of legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente.
PAIRED TEXTS
The Fastest Woman in the World
How Tatyana McFadden became a champion racer—and changed sports in America forever
DRAMA
Go!
The amazing true story of Wilma Rudolph
SHORT READ
More Than a Game
The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team and their fight to compete in the next World Games
INFOGRAPHIC
Choose the Next Olympic Sport!
This month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing will include seven new events. Which sports should be added next?
DEBATE
Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?
The thrills are undeniable—but so are the risks.
PAIRED TEXTS
The Wave Catcher
How Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku helped bring surfing to the world
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