Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was the niece of President Teddy Roosevelt and that she married her cousin and didn’t have to change her last name? Do your students know that? Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little… More Happy Birthday Eleanor Roosevelt
When you hear the name of Henry Heinz – what do you think of? Probably ketchup. Did you know he got his start selling his mother’s pickles? Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little commission on your purchase. As… More Happy Birthday Henry Heinz
Did you know that the first computer programmer was a woman? Do you students? Today is Ada Lovelace’s birthday. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little commission on your purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.… More Happy Birthday Ada Lovelace
Eddie Rickenbacker was a Flying Ace in World War I. How many biographies do you have about him in your library? If you don’t have many, why not purchase a new book or two about him for your library in honor of his birthday. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using… More Happy Birthday Eddie Rickenbacker
What do your students know about Thor Heyerdahl? How well is he represented in your library? Why not purchase a new book or two about him for your library in honor of his birthday. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me… More Happy Birthday Thor Heyerdahl
It is George Westinghouse’s birthday. Find some books for your library. … More Happy Birthday George Westinghouse
This interview was originally part of a book tour hosted by Prism Book Tours. You can find my original post here. About the Author Whether she’s wielding a fantasy author’s pen, a social media wand, or a freelance editor’s sword, Ralene Burke always has her head in some dreamer’s world. And her goal is to help everyone… More Author Spotlight – Ralene Burke
Links in this post may be affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little bit since I am an affiliate. Thanks for using the links. Today is President Jimmy Carter’s birthday. How well is he represented in your collection? I found some on Amazon that may be good… More Happy Birthday to President Jimmy Carter
When I was a school librarian, I’d post the birthdays of our students, faculty and staff in the window between the library and the school hallway. I also try to include the birthdays of authors, illustrators and famous people the kiddos might have been familiar with or should be. A more extensive list can be… More October 2020 Birthdays
When I was a school librarian, I would display a list of “national” events which occur during the month at our library. This list includes monthly recognitions, weekly celebrations, wacky and crazy daily celebrations. Watch for a list of birthdays in a couple of days. Feel free to adapt the list below to meet your… More October 2020