October 29, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Reposted from the American Folklife Center's Folklife Today blog. In Latin America, in Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., and especially in Mexico, no ghost story is told as often, discussed as enthusiastically, or interpreted as widely, as the legend of La Llorona. With this introduction, AFC kicks off a short series of blogs on La Llorona stories and songs between now and Día de Muertos.
Posted in: Hispanic American History , Holidays & Celebrations
October 27, 2021
Posted by: Kaleena Black
In this Halloween-themed blog post, we share photographs from the Library's collections, to offer some inspiration for pumpkin carving and decorating.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts , Holidays & Celebrations
October 26, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Highlights from the 2021 National Book Festival interview with author Dan Gutman on his new book Houdini and Me.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs , For Kids , Uncategorized , Writing
October 25, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A tribute to the late Jerry Pinkney, with highlights from his many appearances at the National Book Festival.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs , For Kids , Reading , Uncategorized
October 15, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Tips on developing performances for the National History Day competition from a Library staffer and former competitor.
Posted in: For Teens , Researching , Uncategorized , Writing
October 6, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we find ways to explore life of Selena Quintanilla through looking, listening, reading, and writing toegether.
Posted in: Biographies , For Kids , Hispanic American History , Reading
