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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
It’s December, and that means that many of us get to give and receive gifts. And the right gift can really add to that holiday magic! I investigated what gifts people may have given each other a hundred years ago by looking at historical newspapers in the Library’s Chronicling America database. Let’s take a look! …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
This is a guest post by Amy Ribakove, a Young Readers Center intern who is currently pursuing an MLIS at Pratt Institute. This September she begins her first year as the school librarian at International School of Brooklyn. Special thanks to Sara W. Duke, Curator of Popular & Applied Graphic Art in the Prints & Photographs Division …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Biographies, For Kids, For Teens, Reading
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
An introduction to ukiyo-e and kamishibai, traditional Japanese methods of storytelling, with inspiration for families to create their own.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Timestamps for key topics from Talking about Race, Love and Truth, an event for teens and families with Renee Watson and Adam Gidwitz, based on the book The Talk.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Reading
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: Sasha Dowdy
This is a guest post by Karen Wang, a Young Readers Center intern who is currently pursuing an MLIS at Pratt Institute. What do kids think of when they think of a poet? Do they imagine someone sitting at a desk, scribbling in a notebook, or a performer on stage at a poetry slam? Have …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Writing
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Today, on Read Across America Day, we celebrate reading like a writer, and share more advice from children’s and YA authors. Previously on this blog, we shared a post with words of advice on writing from YA authors. To see the full author talk from which each excerpt is drawn, click on the links listed after …
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Writing
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
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Ideas for exploring panoramic maps in the collection of the Library with kids.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized