Screen-Free Poetry: Searching for Sound and Rhythm
Ideas for celebrating National Poetry Month using nature and the Library’s collections for inspiration.
Conversation with Lupita Nyong’o
Highlights from a conversation between actress and author Lupita Nyong’o and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.
Family-Focused Events Roundup: April – May 2021
This post features a list of family-oriented Library of Congress virtual events coming up in April and May.
Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic April Newsletter
The April edition of the monthly newsletter by author Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Eggsploring the Collections
Egg-related resources to celebrate spring, including classic children’s stories and traditional egg-dyeing techniques represented in the Library’s collections.
Crafting from the Collections: Cherry Blossoms
Ideas for using the Library’s collections to celebrate spring and the blossoming of cherry trees.
Virtual Student Workshop: Imagination, Everyone’s Superpower
An elementary school teacher reflects on her class’s experience participating in one of the Library’s virtual student workshops.
Getting into the Swing of Women’s History Month with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
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 […]
Crafting from the Collections: Handmade Haggadah
Ideas for using the Library’s collections for inspiration to create your own Haggadah for Passover.
Amazing People, Amazing Lives: Josephine Baker
A brief look at the amazing life of Josephine Baker, and suggested children’s books about her in honor of Women’s History Month.