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Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
An introduction to The Brownies' Book, a publication created by W.E.B Du Bois for Black children and families in the early 20th century.
Posted in: African American History, For Kids, Reading
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Highlights from an interview with Kekla Magoon on her new book, Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People at the 2021 National Book Festival.
Posted in: African American History, Books & Author Programs, For Teens, Researching
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Seeing, hearing, and reading Ralph Ellison & Invisible Man in the Library's collections.
Posted in: African American History, Books & Author Programs, Reading, Writing
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: Naomi Coquillon
Part 2 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, African American History, For Kids, For Teens, Hispanic American History
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
In May, the Library will premiere a series of resources and events with the authors and editors of “The Talk: Conversations on Race, Love & Truth.” The book is written for teens, caregivers and teachers, and everyone else interested in navigating these complex conversations in family and classroom environments. On May 3, the Library will …
Posted in: African American History, Books & Author Programs, Events, 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: Sasha Dowdy
A whirlwind introduction to diverse stories in hockey and hockey resources in the Library's collections.
Posted in: African American History, For Kids, For Teens