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Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
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.
Posted in: African American History, Exhibitions, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
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.
Posted in: For Kids, For Teens, Researching, Uncategorized
Posted by: Kaleena Black
An overview of a new guide to research using the Library's digital collections for middle and high school students.
Posted in: For Teens, Researching, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Making wreaths with natural materials inspired by images in the Library of Congress collections.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for a kid-friendly way to try out Land Art by making geometric patterns out of natural items.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for creating bookplates, wrapping paper, and holiday cards using images from the Library's collections.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
An introduction to the traditions of Shadow Theater in China and Southeast Asia, with instructions for creating your own shadow puppets and theater.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
A short history of cranberries through the collections of the Library, in honor of Thanksgiving.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking, For Kids, Native American History, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Resources and past performances related to Native American heritage, including a new project by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Living Nations, Living Words.
Posted in: For Kids, For Teens, Native American History, Uncategorized