Lately I’ve been enjoying picture books about artists — even if I’m not particularly drawn to their art, I love… Read more Three Picture Books About Andy Warhol
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Picture Books for Women’s History Month (3)
Here’s the last installment of picture book reviews for Women’s History Month. You’ll see that they touch on events like… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (3)
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, six articles touching on race, archives, and museum exhibits. Have you heard of the… Read more Historical Highlights 186
Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)
In celebration of Women’s History Month here are twelve more picture books about fascinating women from history, starting with botanist… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)
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This week’s historical highlights include some art, archaeology, and museum news — but let’s start with my two favourite articles.… Read more Historical Highlights 185
Picture Books for Women’s History Month (1)
March is Women’s History Month! This year I’ve decided to share 35 picture books featuring women from throughout history. Activists.… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (1)
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, touching on libraries, art, slavery, World War II, and downloadable colouring books. “The Arch… Read more Historical Highlights 182
The History of the Charleston Library Society
When Andrew and I were in Charleston, South Carolina at the end of January we stumbled upon the Charleston Library… Read more The History of the Charleston Library Society
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Did you do anything special for Valentine’s Day? My kids made some construction paper cards and I indulged in a… Read more Historical Highlights 181
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Here are seven links for your weekly historical highlights. “British Museum Director Says They’ll Keep the Elgin Marbles” “The Bodleian… Read more Historical Highlights 180
Five Picture Books About 20th Century Artists
As a follow-up to last Monday’s post, today I’m sharing five picture books about twentieth century American artists whom you… Read more Five Picture Books About 20th Century Artists
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I’ve sorted today’s historical highlights into archives, libraries, museums, and miscellaneous historical topics. Archives What reference service is like in… Read more Historical Highlights 178
Seven Picture Books About Benjamin Franklin
This fall I was initiated into the world of Benjamin Franklin picture books. Here are my reviews of seven of… Read more Seven Picture Books About Benjamin Franklin