St. Patrick's Day is March 17th- but have you ever wanted a deeper look into Irish myths? We have some great children's stories that will feed that hunger.
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Frederick Douglass’ 206th birthday
Abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was born 206 years ago. Having been born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was not 100% certain of his birth date, but he selected February 14th as his day of choice because he recalled his mother referring to him as her "little valentine." Douglass' memories of his mother were…
YA Spotlight: Check & Mate
YA Spotlight: Check & Mate Check & Mate Check & Mate Check & Mate Hot off the presses and just in time for Valentine's Day, it's the latest book by Ali Hazelwood (Love on the Brain). The book centers on Mallory, a young woman working a mindless job just trying to support her family. She's…
History of Black History Month
Black History Month's origins began in September of 1915 when Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian, and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). This organization's founding mission was dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent. Over time…
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