It’s the first day of July, and my theme for yesterday’s Storytime in the Park at Spring Park was REPTILES! While I told stories featuring these scaly creatures, I also had a blast doing an interactive read a loud with my trusty tambourine. If you can’t get enough of these awesome animals, make sure to…
Earthrise : my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut – Mitchell, Edgar D. – On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
“The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is announcing two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past.” (NEA)
Yesterday’s Storytime in the Park, Miss Erika told stories and sang songs about safari animals! Did you know that World Giraffe Day was on Monday, June 21? If not, it is not too late to grab some giraffe books such as these ones recommended by Miss Erika at the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department or…
“Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.” (UN)
