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Posted by: Danna Bell
When I learned that Smokey Robinson would be the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, I was thrilled. The Gershwin Prize honors a living musical artist’s lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations.
Posted in: African American History, Fine and Performing Arts
Posted by: Danna Bell
I first stumbled across an image of Tom Wiggins when looking for images of African Americans during the Civil War, but I didn’t pay much attention to him until two days later when I saw the same piece of sheet music displayed at the National Portrait Gallery.
Posted in: African American History, Fine and Performing Arts
Posted by: Danna Bell
This summer, Educational Outreach staff and panels of colleagues, from in and outside of the Library, reviewed 81 proposals submitted in response to a nationwide search for organizations interested in joining the TPS Consortium with new and exciting ways to reach teachers across the county.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
Do you need additional resources to celebrate the second half of Hispanic Heritage month? The Library of Congress has some wonderful materials for you and your students.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Lesson Ideas
Posted by: Danna Bell
Currently I am working on the Library's rare American children's books. This is particularly rewarding work for me because children's literature is such an excellent window into the priorities and values of a time and place.
Posted in: Interviews with Experts, Poetry and Literature
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources and teaching ideas for Women's History Month? These posts from Teaching with the Library of Congress feature primary sources on various topics and easy to implement teaching ideas.
Posted in: Women's History