Jason Reynolds: GRAB THE MIC June Newsletter
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The June newsletter from Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Posted in: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Writers
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Dav Pilkey: How to Paint Molly and Melvin
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Children's author Dav Pilkey gives a quick tutorial in how to paint two characters from Dog Man, Molly and Melvin, who make an appearance in his newest book in the series, "Grime and Punishment."
The 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic: The Washingtons, Hamilton and Jefferson
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The yellow fever epidemics that struck American cities soon after the birth of the nation left a powerful mark in the historical record, especially in the papers of members of George Washington's administration.
Posted in: Alexander Hamilton, Influeza/Covid-19, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Presidents
Chet Baker
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Legendary jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chesney Henry Baker -- better known as Chet -- died 32 years ago this month in Amsterdam. The Library acquired the Chet Baker Materials from the Papers of Diane Vavra in 2015, an intimate cache of 108 items.
Posted in: Music
Jason Reynolds May 26
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, is back this week with two writing challenges. One is playful, the other is more thoughtful.
Posted in: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Writers
New Dav Pilkey
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Children's author and illustrator explains how he channeled his inner child into creating his "Dog Man" series. He also introduces a new character to the series: Cat Man.
North Korean Periodicals Now Online
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Some of the most sought-after materials in the Library's North Korean periodicals collection are now online. It's a slice of the Asian Division's holdings in what is one of the world's largest repositories of North Korean publications.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Jason Reynolds: Two Writing Exercises for Young Writers
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, offers two writing exercises for young writers: framing something special, and whipping up a special recipe to make you both creative and courageous.
Posted in: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Julia Sand: The Letters to President Arthur, Now Digital
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The letters of Julia Sand to President Chester A. Arthur have been digitized and are now online.
Posted in: Manuscripts, U.S. Presidents