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Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic, March Edition

March 4, 2021 by Danna Bell

My mother is 75. And that means a lot. It means she’s lived over 27,000 days, which is a whole bunch of days. It means she remembers when watching television was for fancy people—a luxury. Same as running water. And electricity. She remembers the civil rights movement, the March on Washington, the death of Dr. […]

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A Suffragist Poetically Asks: “Are Women People?”

February 25, 2021 by Cheryl Lederle

Learn about the poetry of Alice Durr Miller and its role in the women’s suffragist movement.

Posted in: Poetry and Literature, Women's History

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Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic Newsletter, Black History Month Edition

February 2, 2021 by Danna Bell

As we begin African American History month Jason Reynolds explores the meaning of history and the importance of asking the right questions.

Posted in: African American History, Poetry and Literature

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Jason Reynolds: Grab The Mic, December Edition

December 9, 2020 by Cheryl Lederle

Jason Reynolds explores the benefits of rest.

Posted in: Poetry and Literature

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Jason Reynolds: On the (Virtual) School Tour

November 30, 2020 by Cheryl Lederle

Learn about National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds, and his Grab the Mic tour and his other online resources for students.

Posted in: News and Events, Poetry and Literature

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Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Gets a Third Term; Launches “Living Nations, Living Words”

November 24, 2020 by Cheryl Lederle

Learn about Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s signature project, Living Nations, Living Words and her work to share the poems and voices of Native Americans.

Posted in: Native American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature

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Books, Insects, and a Woman Leading the Way in Science

November 5, 2020 by Danna Bell

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.

Posted in: Poetry and Literature, Science Technology and Math

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Jason Reynolds: Grab the Mic November Newsletter

November 3, 2020 by Danna Bell

Jason Reynolds celebrates the leadership skills found in all children and looks forward to them creating a world of free leaders.

Posted in: Poetry and Literature

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Jason Reynolds October Grab the Mic Newsletter

October 7, 2020 by Danna Bell

Jason Reynolds makes suggestions on how students can survive distance learning.

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Using a Watch Party to Spur Discussions on Race and Other Topics: Another Opportunity to Communicate with Students

September 24, 2020 by Danna Bell

Consider having a watch party with your students and share comments on videos from the Library of Congress and the National Book festival.

Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), News and Events, Poetry and Literature

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