Women’s History: A Universe of Stories
I’m not going to state the obvious. You know…It’s March…It’s Women’s History Month. I refuse and I resist. INSTEAD! We’re looking forward to summer reading. Any writer of summer reading guides will tell you, while pulling their hair, these themes can go all. year. round! So why not adapt your WHM line-up and do some prep for summer at the same time?
Breaking news, folks! 29 years after Sally Ride broke the astronaut gender mold:
NASA: Numberless African-American Stories Abound
NASA this month and throughout summer reading stands for Numberless African-American Stories Abound. It is a clear choice for summer reading – but it’s also great for Black History Month, Women’s History Month and *gasP!* how about ALL THREE COMBINED?! “Inconceivable!”, I hear you cry. But think again!
Hidden Figures tells the previously and largely unknown story of the African American women who made the US’ journey to the moon possible. It’s just PG, so you can show this to just about any audience. For your little ones, read them the amazing picture book!
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Please, please, please check out this book!
STE(A)M Ahead!
At the 1939 World’s Fair, a voice recording pelted the attendees with the words, “Come tour the future!…What will we see? What changes will transpire?” I want you to imagine that maybe – just maybe – one of your after-school program attendees or summer reading participants will go on to inspire lasting change. How do achieve this lofty goal?
STARnet was doing STEM before the term STEM was coined. Science-Technology Activities and Resources for Libraries is what they are all about. They have an easy-to-use template, and oodles of resources online to help you implement – wait for it – Girls STEAM ahead with NASA! And get this: if you get stuck, they WANT you to email them! Interested in hosting an event or using Girls STEAM Ahead resources for Universe of Stories? Please contact us at girlsSTEAMahead@universe-of-learning.org
You can sign up to get exhibits, download posters – *sheesh!* – they make this a little too easy!
Here’s just one example of what they have to offer called Observing with NASA,
“Participants can experience controlling a robotic telescope and taking their very own, real space images!…They can also continue the fun by requesting images to process and print at home!”
The Universe is Expanding
The universe is expanding in terms of women being recognized for their contributions. Here are a dozen more amazing videos for you to share with your patrons, young and old celebrating women who are making history:
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