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Jason Reynolds: GRAB THE MIC June Newsletter

June 1, 2020 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

May 29, 2020 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.”

Posted in: comics, kids, Video, writers

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Jason Reynolds May 26

May 26, 2020 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: African American, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, writers

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New Dav Pilkey

May 22, 2020 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.

Posted in: kids, writers

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Dav Pilkey At Home — Plus Baby Frogs!

May 8, 2020 by Neely Tucker

Dav Pilkey is back with another pair of short drawing tutorials and cheerful messages. It’s sort of the brand for the author and illustrator of “Dog Man” and “Captain Underpants” fame, and we’re delighted to have him drop by on Fridays for awhile.

Posted in: kids, writers

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Dav Pilkey: How to Draw Piggy and Barky McTreeFace

May 1, 2020 by Neely Tucker

Children’s book author and illustrator Dav Pilkey has another couple of quick drawing lessons: Piggy and Barky McTreeFace, They’re both from his “Dog Man” series.

Posted in: comics, Video, writers

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Gwendolyn Brooks: “We Real Cool,” Two Ways

April 28, 2020 by Neely Tucker

The Library has recently digitized Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reading her poems, including the iconic “We Real Cool,” at two events 24 years apart as part of National Poetry Month. The recordings are part of the 50 poems added each year to Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.

Posted in: African American, African American history, New Online, Poetry, writers

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Jason Reynolds: Your Hero Writes to You!

April 21, 2020 by Neely Tucker

Jason Reynolds, bestselling author and the Library’s National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, asks you to imagine what your personal hero might say if they answered your fan letter. It’s part of his “Write. Right. Rite.” series for the Library.

Posted in: African American, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, writers

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John Prine: American Poet at the Library of Congress

April 8, 2020 by Neely Tucker

John Prine died on April 7, 2020, at the age of 73, from complications of COVID-19. One of America’s great songwriters, he was in conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser at the Library in 2005. That conversation is presented here.

Posted in: Music, writers

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Hey Kids! Dav Pilkey Reads From “Dog Man,” Shows You How to Draw Big Jim

April 3, 2020 by Neely Tucker

Bestselling children’s author Dav Pilkey shows readers how to draw “Big Jim,” a character from his “Dog Man” series, and reads from one of the books.

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