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G E T S T U D E N T S R E A D I N G with a few good — and teacher-vetted — books from CTA's California Reads. Find more recommendations at cta.org/careads. Members receive a 20% discount when they purchase through our partner. OCTOBER: Higher Education Month The month is a time to recognize the dedicated faculty, staff and graduate workers who fulfill our students' curiosity and ensure they can realize their dreams. For news about CTA's Community College Assn., see page 53. The ABCs of Kindness (ages 2–5; by Samantha Berger, illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan) encourages young children to be their best selves as they learn and grow in the world. The book showcases a diverse cast of children and demonstrates how simple acts of kindness — like helping with chores or standing up for what's right — build strong character. Ideal for a read-aloud. From award-winning author Rob Buyea comes Because of Mr. Terupt (late ele- mentary), a story of seven very different students who are starting fifth grade in Mr. Terupt's class. Their teacher helps them discover inner strength and unity despite their differences. But when a tragic accident befalls him, his students face their biggest test: Will they retain his critical lessons and their newfound bonds, or return to their old ways? In Olivia Jones (ages 13–18; by Phillip A. Brown, illustrated by Wendell Wiggins) 11-year-old Olivia and her best friend Mo share a tragic bond as both lost their fathers in Vietnam. They embark on a journey after discovering that Mo's father is alive. Olivia hopes that finding his father will help her uncover the truth about her own. The story spans a single summer across Alabama, and weaves together history with the power of joining forces for good. Fall for Books 10 cta.org In the Know N E W S & N O T E S