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SUMMARY:Poetry Author Talk: Dwayne Reed
DESCRIPTION:\nIn celebration of Poetry Month and in collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\, meet with “America’s Favorite Rapping Teacher” Dwayne Reed to hear all about Simon B. Rhymin’. Inspired by the children he teaches and his hometown of Chicago\, Dwayne has a passion for education and music. Using the power of rap and rhyme\, Dwayne shows us that even the underdog can make a difference.  The event will occur on Wednesday\, April 14 at 5pm ET on PBS Books Facebook Live and Youtube pages. \nAbout the Author\nDwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher\, whose viral back-to-school music video “Welcome to the 4th Grade” took the internet by storm. His debut novel\, Simon B. Rhymin’ \, inspires young readers everywhere to use their voice to create change within their communities. When he’s not writing\, rapping\, or teaching\, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the U.S. or loving on his beautiful wife\, Simone. \n\n  \n  \nAbout the Book\nEleven-year-old  Simon  Barnes  dreams  of  becoming  a  world-famous  rapper  that  everyone  calls  Notorious D.O.G. But  for  now\,  he’s just a  Chicago  fifth  grader who’s grader who’s small for his age and afraid to use his voice. \nSimon prefers to lay low at school  and at home\, even  though he’s constantly  spitting  rhymes in his head. But when his new  teacher assigns  the class an oral presentation on something  that affects  their community\, Simon must  face his  fears of  talking to people when he decides  to  focus  on the homeless population in his neighborhood. \nWith some help from an unexpected ally and his friends\, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference  in his ‘hood.
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LOCATION:Facebook Live
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SUMMARY:Penny Stamps: Ken Fischer and Wynton Marsalis
DESCRIPTION:Exploring community connection through the performing arts\, UMS President Emeritus Ken Fischer and jazz musician Wynton Marsalis come together in a conversation moderated by Lisa Richards Toney\, president and CEO of the APAP Conference NYC.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/penny-stamps-ken-fischer-and-wynton-marsalis/
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SUMMARY:Hemingway Book Club Conversation
DESCRIPTION:\nPBS Books was proud to host a book club conversation on Ernest Hemingway\, in conjunction with the new PBS series\, HEMINGWAY\, which premiered April\, 2021. \nWe encouraged people across the nation to read a book written by Hemingway in March\, watch the HEMINGWAY documentary\, and then join us for a virtual book club conversation with the filmmakers\, Ken Burns\, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein\, the following day. \nThe conversation was moderated by the Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/hemingway-book-club-conversation/
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SUMMARY:University of Michigan Penny Stamps Speaker Series
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URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/university-of-michigan-penny-stamps-speaker-series/
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SUMMARY:Trailblazing American Women Writers Project Series: Laurie Wallmark & Brooke Smart
DESCRIPTION:Join author Laurie Wallmark and illustrator Brooke Smart to discuss Code Breaker\, Spy Hunter\, the story of Elizebeth Friedman\, Americas first female cryptanalyst on Wednesday\, March 31 at 5pm ET on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.\n\nElizebeth Friedman uncovered Nazi spy rings\, took down gangsters\,  created the CIA’s first cryptology unit\, and saved thousands throughout World War II\, and beyond. Friedman is an excellent example of a Trailblazing American Woman! During the event\, you’ll gain insights into the author and illustrator’s process as they share Elizebeth Friedman’s amazing story.\n\nAfter the event\, learn more about Elizebeth by watching The Codebreaker on PBS’ American Experience.\n\n \nAbout the Author\nAward-winning author Laurie Wallmark has written picture-book biographies of women in STEM fields ranging from computer science to mathematics\, astronomy to code breaking. Her books have earned multiple starred reviews\, been chosen as Junior Library Guild Selections\, and received awards such as Outstanding Science Trade Book\, Cook Prize Honor\, and Parents’ Choice Gold Medal. She is a former software engineer and computer science professor. She lives in Ringoes\, New Jersey. You can find her at lauriewallmark.com and @lauriewallmark.\n\n \nAbout the Illustrator\nBrooke Smart loves telling stories through her illustrations\, especially stories about brave women from history. She has always loved to read\, and growing up she could be found nightly falling asleep with a book on her chest. Illustrating books as a professional artist is a lifelong dream come true. She is living the busy\, tired\, happy\, wonderful dream in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, with her husband\, their three kids\, and their naughty cat named Sunshine. Learn more about her at brooke-smart.com.\n\n\n\nAbout the Series\nThe PBS Books Trailblazing American Women Writers Project’s goal is to highlight incredible women authors and their accomplishments as part of our ongoing celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment\, supported in part by a contribution from the National Endowment for the Arts. PBS Books will release a video highlighting our honored guest after the event to further promote her life and work. We hope to use technology and media to increase access to her work\, reach new audiences and encourage dialogue about these writers while inspiring young trailblazers.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/trailblazing-american-women-writers-project-series-laurie-wallmark-brooke-smart/
LOCATION:Facebook Live
CATEGORIES:Facebook Live,Trailblazing Women Series
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