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Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A tall tale from the Library's collection about a lumberjack in a cold Wisconsin winter, with suggestions for telling your own tall tales together.
Posted in: For Kids, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Why do I see my breath when it’s cold outside? Is it true that no two snow crystals are alike? Answers to these and other questions of the season from the Science, Technology and Business Division's Everyday Mysteries website.
Posted in: For Kids, Science, Technology & Math, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Highlights from the 2021 National Book Festival interview with author Dan Gutman on his new book Houdini and Me.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Uncategorized, Writing
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A tribute to the late Jerry Pinkney, with highlights from his many appearances at the National Book Festival.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, For Kids, Reading, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Tips on developing performances for the National History Day competition from a Library staffer and former competitor.
Posted in: For Teens, Researching, Uncategorized, Writing
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The game of lotería in the Library's collections / El juego de lotería en las colecciones de la Biblioteca del Congreso.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Hispanic American History, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The Library invites kids & families to join a youth advisory council to shape the development of a new participatory learning space in the Thomas Jefferson Building.
Posted in: Events, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Using Library bookplates and other collections for your own collection of books.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Uncategorized
Posted by: Kaleena Black
In this post, a former Teaching with Primary Sources intern shares examples of monuments and memorials that are represented in the Library's online collections, with some activities and discussion prompts for children and families.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized