Phoebe Literary Journal Reading – Presented by phoebe Monday, September 21st 7:30 p.m. via Zoom About the Event Join phoebe literary journal for a reading from a select group of recently published writers. Jocelyn Johnson will read from her upcoming debut collection, My Monticello, five short stories and a novella all set in Virginia. Phoebe’s 2020 Nonfiction award winner, Kira Homsher, will read […]
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Remembering the Revolutionary: Featuring the works of Dr. Toni Morrison, Chinua Achebe and John R. Lewis Tuesday, October 13th 6:15 p.m. via YouTube About the Event Join us for “Remembering the Revolutionary,” a virtual conversation that features the work of Toni Morrison, John R. Lewis, and Chinua Achebe. The event will be moderated by author,
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Jayla Jumps In: Community and Double Dutch Saturday, November 14th 12:15 p.m. via YouTube About the Event Join author Joy Jones as she talks about her latest book, Jayla Jumps In, and teaches the importance of group sports and collaboration. Students will be given the opportunity to learn new Double Dutch moves and try fun
Tackling History: Historians vs. Journalists Saturday, September 19th 12:15 p.m. via YouTube About the Event Join Nancy B. Kennedy, author of Women Win the Vote! 19 for the 19th Amendment, and Tim Grove, author of Star-Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle and the American Anthem, as they explore the wide world of fact
The Extraordinary Educational Journey of Frederick Douglass Saturday, October 3rd 12:15 p.m. via YouTube About the Event Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write, and grew up to become one of the most famous men of the 19th century as an influential abolitionist. In Shana Keller’s latest book, Bread for Words:
Halloween Special: The Curious and Chilling History of Shapeshifters Saturday, October 31st 12:15 p.m. via YouTube About the Event Join author John B. Kachuba for our Halloween special as he discusses the things that bump, hiss, and howl in the night. Whether it is dark creatures like vampires—who in folklore could shift from bat to