Activism is about taking action to enact change in a community. This can be done through protests, sit ins, letter writing, strikes or many different ways. This can sometimes be a whole movement with many people involved or it can be one lone person who is standing up for what…
In 1987 the US Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month. This creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women. Each year there is a special theme and women whose lives exemplify that theme are…
Elementary teachers often assign a biography report for students who are just learning what makes up a biography- the story of someone’s life. An autobiography is written by the famous person. In our libraries we dedicate special places for biographies: adult, young adult and children. Many students ask for the…
Ordinary People Change the World What is a hero? Dictionary.com defines a hero as “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character” or “a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal”. In…
