Crafting from the Collections: Cherry Blossoms
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for using the Library's collections to celebrate spring and the blossoming of cherry trees.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids
Archive: March 2021 (10 Posts)
Virtual Student Workshop: Imagination, Everyone’s Superpower
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
An elementary school teacher reflects on her class's experience participating in one of the Library's virtual student workshops.
Posted in: For Kids, Uncategorized
Getting into the Swing of Women’s History Month with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
Posted by: Kaleena Black
This post was co-authored by Kaleena Black, Educational Resources Specialist, and Monica Valentine, Program Specialist in the Library’s Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement. As we continue to observe Women’s History Month, we wanted to shine a light on the achievements and pioneering work of diverse women across fields and professions, including the women of …
Posted in: African American History, Uncategorized
Crafting from the Collections: Handmade Haggadah
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for using the Library's collections for inspiration to create your own Haggadah for Passover.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids
Amazing People, Amazing Lives: Josephine Baker
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A brief look at the amazing life of Josephine Baker, and suggested children's books about her in honor of Women's History Month.
Posted in: African American History, Biographies, Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Uncategorized
On the Road with Jason Reynolds
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A conversation with Jason Reynolds as he reflects on his first year as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, along with timestamps for key topics and suggestions for kids to unlock their own stories.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Mabel Ping-Hua Lee and Suffragist Cards
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for exploring the stories of suffragists using the Library's online exhibition and LC magazine.
Posted in: Asian American History, Exhibitions, For Kids, Uncategorized
Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic, March Edition
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The March edition of the monthly newsletter by author Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Writing
On March 12, We Listen, Learn, and Create Community
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
How do we learn to understand each other? Understanding those with whom we don’t share culture, or language, or appearance, is a skill, and a skill that can be honed from a very young age. On March 12, the Library of Congress and We Need Diverse Books present “Listening, Learning, Creating Communities,” a virtual symposium …
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, Reading