Tricky Treats: Halloween Reading 1. The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson; in an annual autumnal event, Tessie Hutchinson is stoned by the townspeople. 2. Carrie,... Read More
Memorable Historic Fiction For Kids 1. Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes; in 1773, a 14-year-old boy’s desire to be a master silversmith is dashed. 2.... Read More
Jewish Literary Festival 2013 In Washington, Dc The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival features several not-to-be-missed events from Sunday, October 6 – Wednesday, October... Read More
Linda Ronstadt’s “simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir” “In her measured autobiography, Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir, she reminiscences about the arc of her life with gratitude and... Read More
Autobiographies Worth Remembering THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY: SOME ARE WORTH REMEMBERING: 1. FEAR OF FIFTY, by Erica Jong; the author of Fear of Flying “confesses.”... Read More
199th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Caulk’s Field At 11:00 in the morning, on August 31st, The Maryland State National Guard commander will join British officials in a... Read More
Students Learn Civil Rights History Via “i Am Here” Interviews The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to partner with the New World Foundation to launch the... Read More
Summer Reading — For Children Books can be fun and entertaining. Here is a list that can be enjoyed all year round. 1. A WRINKLE... Read More
The Battle At Gettysburg From A Fifth Grader’s Perspective Educating children about American History is one of our main focuses. We strive to engage children through books, original curriculums,... Read More
Books From The Past That Are Still A Blast Summer Reading Recommendations: JAWS by Peter Benchley; Shark attacks immobilize a small town. A WOMAN OF INDEPENDENT MEANS by Elizabeth... Read More
The Perfect Summer Reading Helper For Children School is out and summer is in full swing. There are so many fun things for kids to do, but... Read More
Learning Firsthand From The Battle At Gettysburg 150th Anniversary The Battle at Gettysburg commemorated its 150th Anniversary during the first week of July. Crowds poured in, and re-enactors lived... Read More