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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: Naomi Coquillon
A conversation with Jason Reynolds as he reflects on his first year as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, along with timestamps for key topics and suggestions for kids to unlock their own stories.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for exploring the stories of suffragists using the Library's online exhibition and LC magazine.
Posted in: Asian American History, Exhibitions, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The March edition of the monthly newsletter by author Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, 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: Naomi Coquillon
Kids of all ages can be copyright owners. This post from the U.S. Copyright Office shares six concepts that will help kids better understand copyright.
Posted in: For Kids, For Teens, Researching, Writing
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Ideas for exploring panoramic maps in the collection of the Library with kids.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A dance challenge inspired by Presidents' Day and the video directory of the American Ballroom Collection.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations, Uncategorized