The Fourth of July, Independence Day—Or Is It?
Historical events and holidays frequently seem like absolute truth to students; yet behind such events are many possible truths, myths, …
Ways to Recognize Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday received …
Nikki Giovanni and Her Poetry
Nikki Giovanni celebrates her birthday tomorrow, June 7. Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of …
Celebrating Mister Rogers!
Fred Rogers, better known as “Mister Rogers,” began developing his ideas for children’s programming in the 1950s. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood …
Celebrating Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales
On this day in 1835, the first installment of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales was published by C. A. Reitzel …
Recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
This week in the United States is Teacher Appreciation Week. Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May …
Celebrating the Library of Congress!
On this day in 1800, Congress approved the purchase of books to start the Library of Congress! On April 24 …
Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was first published on March 14,1939. The story of the Joad family—migrants who left …
The Powerful Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor and celebration of a writer and orator whose words changed the world, we offer four short quotes from …
Poet Carl Sandburg
American poet and writer, Carl Sandburg was born January 6, 1878. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry …