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By: Naomi Coquillon
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A Date with History
By: Naomi Coquillon
This is a guest post by Rachel Gordon, Educational Programs Specialist in the Library’s Informal Learning Office, with thanks to Muhannad Salhi of the African and Middle Eastern Division for help identifying resources, and for his Ramadan blog post. It’s a particularly appropriate time to think about the date palm and its dense, sticky, highly …
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Cooking Up History: One a Penny, Two a Penny, Hot-Cross Buns!
By: Naomi Coquillon
Hot-cross bun recipes from the collections and a beloved family favorite from a Library staffer.
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Celebrating Japanese Culture Day and Japanese Cherry Trees at the Library
By: Naomi Coquillon
An overview of cherry blossom celebrations at the Library of Congress.
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Winter Weather in Japanese Woodblock Prints
By: Naomi Coquillon
Inspiration for winter activities for families from the Library's Japanese woodblock print collection.
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Tall Tales for Winter: 'It Was So Cold That...'
By: Naomi Coquillon
A tall tale from the Library's collection about a lumberjack in a cold Wisconsin winter, with suggestions for telling your own tall tales together.
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Everyday Winter Mysteries - Fun Science Facts from the Library
By: Naomi Coquillon
Why do I see my breath when it’s cold outside? Is it true that no two snow crystals are alike? Answers to these and other questions of the season from the Science, Technology and Business Division's Everyday Mysteries website.
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Best of the 2021 National Book Festival: Houdini and Me
By: Naomi Coquillon
Highlights from the 2021 National Book Festival interview with author Dan Gutman on his new book Houdini and Me.
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In Appreciation of Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021)
By: Naomi Coquillon
A tribute to the late Jerry Pinkney, with highlights from his many appearances at the National Book Festival.
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Finding the Performance in Primary Sources: Tips for Succeeding in National History Day
By: Naomi Coquillon
Tips on developing performances for the National History Day competition from a Library staffer and former competitor.
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