Learn about noted scientist Maria Sibylla Merian and explore the connections between her work and several books discussed at this year's National Book Festival.
Learn about the Library of Congress Boccaccio Project and how the project invites students, especially those interested in performing and writing music, to engage in all of the processes inherent to musical artistry: creating, performing, responding, and connecting in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This post was written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. For the 2019-2020 school year, I left the classroom, and accepted the role as the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. The year began with excitement as I explored the collections, and the beautiful city of Washington, DC. Leaving now is bittersweet.
Explore primary sources related to ice cream across time with Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.