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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: Naomi Coquillon
Highlights on puppets and puppetry from the rare book materials in the Children's Literature Center at the Library.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Uncategorized
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: Naomi Coquillon
In honor of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we share highlights from her 2017 conversation with author Debbie Levy in the Library's Young Readers Center.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Civics & Government, For Kids
Posted by: Kaleena Black
In this post, we feature a conversation from the 2020 National Book Festival, in which authors Judith Warner and Esther Wojcicki discuss parenthood. We also share some historical examples of parenting found in the Library of Congress' online collections.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Reading, Uncategorized
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: Naomi Coquillon
Take our emoji challenge and see a few of the titles that will be featured on the children and teen stages of the National Book Festival.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens