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Posted by: Kaleena Black
Highlights from a series of educational videos with Daymé Arocena, a Cuban jazz singer and songwriter.
Posted in: African American History, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
An invitation to listen together to recordings in the Library's collections that use the clave, a percussion instrument often used in Afro-Cuban music.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, African American History, For Kids
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
This blog was coordinated by Alli Hartley-Kong with contributions from Junior Fellows Khrisma McMurray and Kim Grossett, and interns Danielle Fedrigo and Jade Castillo Hermosillo. One of my favorite things about working at the Library of Congress is the incredible array of people who are our colleagues, staff, and visitors. As a proud New Jersey …
Posted in: Researching
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Part 4 of a series of blog posts related to educational videos on percussion that offer a way of engaging with one’s environment musically.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens
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
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
Posted by: Kaleena Black
In this post, we share materials from the Library's collections that relate to the Timely Topic Threads featured in this year's National Book Festival, in order to explore the meaning of "ingenuity."
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens