This post was co-authored by Kaleena Black, Educational Resources Specialist, and Monica Valentine, Program Specialist in the Library’s Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement. As we continue to observe Women’s History Month, we wanted to shine a light on the achievements and pioneering work of diverse women across fields and professions, including the women of …
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.
On the anniversary of Rosa Parks's birth, this post considers her as represented in the exhibition Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words and suggests related activities and resources for families.
Suggestions for student researchers interested in exploring Chronicling America, an online collection of historic newspapers. Chronicling America is a product of the National Digital Newspaper Program and jointly sponsored by the Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities.