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Books to Celebrate July 4
Every American school child learns that the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the birth of the United States as an independent nation. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
CORBETT’S CORNER
All titles available on Overdrive.
MUSICIAN GUESS WHO – WEEK #10
Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.
Keep scrolling down for the answers….
YOU’VE SEEN THE MOVIE, NOW READ THE BOOK
Book vs. movie – which do you prefer?
AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS OF SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
In recognition of Juneteenth I thought it would be interesting to look at the history of African American science fiction and fantasy.
Easy Summer Reading
It’s Summertime….. and the reading is easy!
Easy Summer Reads (PDF)
RIDDLE ME THIS WEEK 12
Greetings and Salutations,
“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Here are this week’s riddles!
Not too difficult
What has one head, one foot and four legs?
Moderately difficult
What gets bigger the more you take away around it?
KIDS CRAFTS WITH KAREN- BUGGY RING BLING
This week's craft is Buggy Ring Bling!
You will need: 8 1/2 x 11 paper, colors of your choice. (I used pink and black), scissors, glue stick, ruler, marker.
Download the pattern which consists of a rounded rectangle 2″ x 4″, 2 strips of paper 3/4″ x 8″; two strips 1/4″ x 4″; two strips 1/4″ x 1″ and the bug body and face.
#RAINBOWREADS – LGBTQ+ Fiction for Teens
You know that June is Pride month, but did you know that it’s also Rainbow Book Month!? These are just a few of our all-time favorite books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters written for a teen audience.
CLAUDETTE’S KITCHEN- SPICE UP YOUR SUMMER SHRIMP SALAD!
The word shrimp comes from the Middle English shrimpe, meaning “pygmy” or a reference to the crustacean itself. In the 7th century, shrimp and other seafood composed the majority of the Chinese diet, and still does today.
CORBETT’S CORNER
ALL TITLES AVAILABLE IN OVERDRIVE.
JUNE LITERARY BIRTHDAYS
It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses.
N.P. Willis (1807-67)
Celebrate Juneteenth with Kids
Check out these e-books to share with kids about this holiday which celebrates the day the people of Texas learned about the emancipation proclamation more than two years after it was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.
RIDDLE ME THIS WEEK 11
Greetings and Salutations,
“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Here are this week’s riddles!
Not too difficult
What has 88 keys but can’t open a single door?
Moderately difficult