Exploring Percussion with Tambuco Ensemble, Part One: Pulse
Part 1 of a series of blog posts related to educational videos on percussion that offer a way of engaging with one’s environment musically.
Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic Newsletter, June Edition
The June edition of Grab the Mic, the newsletter from author Jason Reynolds, the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Jump into Japanese Storytelling: Kamishibai and Ukiyo-e
An introduction to ukiyo-e and kamishibai, traditional Japanese methods of storytelling, with inspiration for families to create their own.
Let’s Talk: Sharing Our Stories, Part 2
Key topics from Talking About Race Love and Truth, a conversation with Cheryl and Wade Hudsons, editors of the book The Talk.
Let’s Talk: Sharing Our Stories, Part 1
Timestamps for key topics from Talking about Race, Love and Truth, an event for teens and families with Renee Watson and Adam Gidwitz, based on the book The Talk.
Inspiration for Mother’s Day from the Library’s Collections
Inspiration from the collections for celebrating Mother’s Day.
Motherhood and the Military
The following post was written by Kerry Ward, Liaison Specialist in the Veterans History Project (VHP), and was originally published on the Library’s Folklife Today blog. It references VHP’s upcoming virtual discussion panel, “Motherhood and the Military,” taking place on May 6. This second Sunday in May has been set aside for our nation […]
Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic Newsletter, May Edition
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, writes in this newsletter about his fears of audiences not liking his books.
Let’s Talk: Join Us for a Three-Part Program on “The Talk: Conversations on Race, Love and Truth”
In May, the Library will premiere a series of resources and events with the authors and editors of “The Talk: Conversations on Race, Love & Truth.” The book is written for teens, caregivers and teachers, and everyone else interested in navigating these complex conversations in family and classroom environments. On May 3, the Library will […]
“I Am…” Poems and Other Resources for National Poetry Month
Poetry resources and “I Am” poems for National Poetry Month.