Storyworks Spotlight
Pick Up Where You Left Off
NONFICTION
After the Storm
The true story of how a family survived Hurricane Helene and is helping rebuild their town
PLAY
Disaster on the Ice
The true story of a daring explorer and how he rescued his men from the most dangerous place on Earth
PAIRED TEXTS
A Wildfire Changed My Life
How the 2023 Maui wildfires touched one girl’s life and united a community
FICTION
Wind
Annie’s dad is away from home and a hurricane is approaching. How will Annie and her mother survive on their own?
PAIRED TEXTS
The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Two texts explore one of the world’s most famous volcano blasts
PLAY
Dare to Dream
The amazing story of Bessie Coleman, America’s first Black and Native American female pilot. Inspired by true events
PAIRED TEXTS
Malala the Powerful
The amazing true story of a girl who risked death to help girls go to school
NONFICTION
Saving America's Eagle
The story of the incredible comeback of an American icon
PLAY
Let Us Vote!
All the women wanted was the right to vote. For that, they were attacked, arrested, and thrown in jail. Now it’s up to Franny to help them.
PAIRED TEXTS
The Fastest Woman in the World
How Tatyana McFadden became a champion wheelchair racer—and changed sports in America forever
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ADAPTING TO CHANGE: JABOO2FOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; GRAPHIC STORIES: Art by Maria Scrivan; CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIP: Illustrations by Carolyn Ridsdale; STEM CONNECTIONS:Pete Oxford/Minden Pictures; GRIPPING MYSTERIES: Art by Gary Hanna; Veterans Day:Art by Randy Pollak; Celebrating Native American Heritage: Art by Raphael Lopez