In Celebration of National DNA Day this week, PBS Books partnered with PBS stations and libraries nationwide for an interactive event.
The list of videos and activities shared:
Genetics and DNA make us who we are. As our world and community is gripped by a fearsome pandemic, we are all increasingly aware of the power of genes and the importance of genetic research. PBS Books compiled a list of books to read with your children to better understand the history of genes and DNA.…
PBS Books partnered with DPTV, WCMU, and 12 libraries throughout Southeast and Central Michigan to offer a Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion of THE GENE: An Intimate History on April 2, 2020.
In addition to featuring the director/filmmaker Chris Durrance, the expert panel included five amazing doctors, researchers, professors and geneticists, including: Howard Markel, MD PhD at University of Michigan, Susan J.…
“PBS Books Storytime” is a resource developed by the PBS Books channel to offer author read-aloud stories and book features for educators, libraries and families.
The segments feature children’s book authors and others in “Read-Aloud” segments and/or video features on new and best-loved children’s books. …
2020 marks an important year for US democracy. This year, America will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, officially granting women the right to vote, and PBS will launch multiplatform programming focused on “Trailblazers” in order to commemorate the fight for women’s suffrage in the US and the stories of modern women, who continue to shatter the glass ceiling and transform modern history.…
Across the country, the urban landscape is changing. EAST LAKE MEADOWS: A PUBLIC HOUSING STORY gives voice to some of the most marginalized people in our society and raises critical questions about how we, as a nation, have created concentrated poverty and limited housing opportunities for African Americans, and what can be done to address it.…
PBS Books celebrates the diversity and the achievements of African Americans, including writers and poets, throughout the year! Every February, people across the US celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of African Americans. We’ve developed this list to encourage readers young and old to learn more about phenomenal individuals who’ve had a lasting impact on our nation in a variety of areas—arts, sports, military, civil rights, government, and more. …
U.S. DEMOCRACY: 2020 marks an important year for U.S. democracy. This year, America will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, officially granting women the right to vote, and our nation will elect our 46th president. Throughout 2020, and in advance of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 known as the “Semiquincentennial,” PBS will provide quality programming to highlight what it means to be an engaged citizen in a democratic nation.…
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A renowned educational consultant, Dr. Derrick Gay is a strong advocate for the importance of students learning cultural competency and empathy if they are to successfully navigate an increasingly diverse, globalized and multicultural society.
At the annual conference of the Michigan Library Association in Novi, Michigan, he discussed the role of libraries in this crucial cause, in his closing keynote address on October 18, 2019. …
In Celebration of National DNA Day this week, PBS Books partnered with PBS stations and libraries nationwide for an interactive event.
The list of videos and activities shared:
