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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Suggestions for engaging kids in a read-aloud of the book "Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light" by Apryl Stott, led by Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Holidays & Celebrations, Reading
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
This is the first in a three-part series that offers ideas for families on creating your own puppet shows with Library collections. The series is inspired by the annual puppet show that had been held at the Library’s Young Readers Center the day after Thanksgiving since 2013. This is a guest post by Leslie Long, …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
A post for Children's Book Week about using WPA posters about reading as inspiration to create your own poster in celebration of books and of reading.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Reading
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Highlights from the children and teen stages of the 2020 National Book Festival.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Take a reading roadtrip with the Centers for the Book! Discover great books for kids and teens from around the country at the National Book Festival.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Remembering September 11 with presentation from the 2009 National Book Festival by author Carmen Agra Deedy and her collaborator Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, sharing the story of a heartfelt offer of aid to America from an unexpected source after the September 11 attacks.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Uncategorized
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Program Specialist Sasha Dowdy shares a preview of her conversation with author Kwame Mbalia for the National Book Festival. Mbalia's appearance will be available as an on-demand video beginning Friday, September 25.
Posted in: African American History, Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Read across the Library's collections with this post, which includes suggested books from past National Book Festivals and this year's event,and a "Read Across the Library" bingo-style game board.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
There is a right book out there for every kid. It may seem challenging to find just the right book, but don’t worry – this blog post will not only give you tools to find great books for your child, you will also find ideas on taking that spark of curiosity inspired by a book …
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids