January 29, 2021 Dear Jones Community, Black History Month 2021 Theme: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity Explore this year’s theme and attend Black History Month Virtual Festival virtual events hosted by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Access the video and full text of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman's Poem, “The Hill We Climb,” recited at the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021. Dive into African American History Month resources provided by the National Archives including the calendar of virtual events. Celebrate African American History with Chicago Public Library, including live virtual events, recorded events, film screenings and discussions, and recommended book titles. Of particular note is the opportunity to attend screenings of the new documentary Head to Head: A Documentary Detangling Identity, Health, and Beauty. Click for info about CPL Head to Head events and for info on the official Head to Head website. For Teachers from Teaching Tolerance Magazine: “Why We Need Black History Month—Especially This Year.” Many of these BOOK TITLES are available in print and electronic formats through the JCP library, the CPS virtual library, and/or the Chicago Public Library: African American History Month Books for Teens recommended by Chicago Public Library African American History Month Books for Kids recommended by Chicago Public Library JCP School Library African American Racial Justice List ‘18-19 Focus On Race, Equality, Anti-Racism and Social Justice African American Interest Titles in the JCP School Library collection ALA Youth Media Awards Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) and affiliated library organizations present the prestigious Youth Media Awards, a celebration of the very best content for children and young adults. Explore the winner and honor titles for the Printz Award (for literary excellence in young adult literature) and the Alex Award (ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults). Explore the full list of 2021 Youth Media Awards here. World Read Aloud Day, February 3, 2021 Join millions around the world as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with the twelfth annual World Read Aloud Day on February 3, 2021! Check out the official World Read Aloud Day Activity Hub for fun and free resources for all ages. Watch this brief video to learn how easy it is to access and read aloud great books to share with your loved ones in person or virtually! #WorldReadAloudDay That’s me above celebrating Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb. 12) along with World Read Aloud Day (Feb. 3) at Senn Park, steps from the Senn High School campus in Edgewater. Learn more about the beautiful statue at this link (advance video to 3 min, 7 sec). Abraham Lincoln was an avid reader. Examine the the annotated list of books read by Lincoln according to scholars. The annual Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award is named after him. Click for this year’s 2021 Lincoln Award nominees! Media Literacy: National News Literacy Week #NewsLiteracyWeek Verified Facts - Credible Sources - Relevant Context
Ten tips to debunk conspiracy theories convincingly. From MIT Technology Review Ways to give back to your community in 2021 and EARN SERVICE HOURS! Virtually connect with 80+ nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand. Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. The virtual Chicago Volunteer Expo takes place on Sunday, February 21. Register here for one of the three 2-hour time slots. Teens: Submit Your Art to Chicago Public Library Teen Winter Challenge to Win Prizes Click here for all information about the CPL Teen Winter Challenge, including submission guidelines and prizes. The image above is the work of Schantelle A, the 2020 Young Artist Winner. International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2020 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie reopens on February 3. The museum offers free admission on Wednesdays in February and March. Due to Covid protocols you must register for free admission tickets online before arrival. The museum plans to host the special exhibition “Mandela: Struggle for Freedom” February 20 - September 20, 2021. Printers Row / The Jones College Prep Literary Magazine The Jones College Prep Literary Magazine, From Printers Row, is looking for submissions of poetry, short stories, and narrative essays. We also publish student artwork. We are seeking cover images and interior art. Student editors review all submissions for potential publication. We take submissions all year round. If you are interested in being published, please share your work with Mr. Bastyr at [email protected] Click here to see the most recent issue. Photo by Maxwell Lind '21. WBEZ Chicago presents COVID CONVERSATIONS The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the mental health of Americans of all ages. WBEZ has invited mental health experts to take your questions on how to cope during this stressful time and to connect you and your loved ones with helpful mental health resources. Thursday, February 1, 6:00 PM. Click here for further information and here to register for this free, virtual opportunity. Upcoming Steppenwolf Teen STEP-IN WORKSHOPS on March 3 and April 7 All Step-In workshops for the 20/21 season are virtual and held via Zoom Webinar. All events are offered free of charge. No experience necessary, just bring yourself! Find more info here. Free registration opens two weeks before each event. The Hamilton Education Program
EduHam Online is an easily adaptable, fully online resource that allows students to explore the world of HAMILTON and America’s Founding Era--ultimately creating and performing their own narrative in the form of a song, rap, spoken word, or scene. The Hamilton Education Program is free and open to students grades 6-12 anywhere, whether learning at home with their family or under the supervision of a teacher at school. Teachers and students can learn more about this program at this link. The sunlight hours are getting longer. Do your best on your final assignments and exams. Please reach out to me for any kind of support. I am here for you! Mr. Feeley School Librarian [email protected] jcplibrary.weebly.com My recent reads Read current and past library newsletters on the Keeping Up With the Jones Library blog. Comments are closed.
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