Today I present an interesting mix of archives and library news along with a couple of articles on historical topics… Read more Historical Highlights 102
Tag: American history
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
I’m excited to share the penultimate installment of “Picture Books on the History of Libraries” (see the first and second… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
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I must admit that as I write this post on Thursday night I am hot, tired, and ready for a… Read more Historical Highlights 098
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Happy Friday. If you have time for a little reading, take a look at my favourite links of the week.… Read more Historical Highlights 097
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
Last month I posted brief reviews of eight picture books that feature libraries around the world. Today I’m back with six… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
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First up, I have a guest post published today on the Writability blog! It’s called “What Reading Picture Books Can… Read more Historical Highlights 090
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Who’s excited for the weekend? I don’t have any big plans (except trying out a new triple chocolate cookie recipe… Read more Historical Highlights 088
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Hello, dear readers. Today I’ve got some links relating to Tolkien, JFK, Walt Whitman, and the Brontes, not to mention… Read more Historical Highlights 084
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Here’s a wide range of historical highlights for you to consider this weekend. (I’m especially fond of the article about… Read more Historical Highlights 083
San Diego Vacation: Mormon Battalion
When my family visited San Diego in February we stayed at a hotel in Old Town, “the birthplace of California.”… Read more San Diego Vacation: Mormon Battalion
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Here are a few interesting historical highlights for your reading pleasure this fine spring weekend. (A friend in Alabama just… Read more Historical Highlights 082
17 Picture Books Featuring Historical Heroines
It’s Women’s History Month, the perfect opportunity to look back in time at women who have accomplished great things through… Read more 17 Picture Books Featuring Historical Heroines
San Diego Vacation: Sunny Jim Sea Cave
Before my husband suggested that we take a vacation in San Diego, I didn’t know much about it, besides that… Read more San Diego Vacation: Sunny Jim Sea Cave