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Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The June edition of Grab the Mic, the newsletter from author Jason Reynolds, the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Writing
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: Naomi Coquillon
Key topics from Talking About Race Love and Truth, a conversation with Cheryl and Wade Hudsons, editors of the book The Talk.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Reading
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: Naomi Coquillon
Inspiration from the collections for celebrating Mother's Day.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, writes in this newsletter about his fears of audiences not liking his books.
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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: Naomi Coquillon
Poetry resources and "I Am" poems for National Poetry Month.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Writing
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