Posts Tagged Reading Lists
National Library Week
National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians. Check out these books and websites, with library themes, that you can add to your “must read” list!
April 8, 2009
Halloween
Every year on October 31, we celebrate Halloween. It is a holiday that might remind you of pumpkins, costumes and candy! But there is more to Halloween than you might think.
Check out these fun books & links to learn more about the history of Halloween and to get great ideas about how to celebrate it!
October 21, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 to October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries-Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
The term Hispanic, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Spanish-speaking people in the United States of any race. On the 2000 Census form, people of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or “other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino.” More than 35 million people identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino on the 2000 Census.
Source: FactMonster.com
To visit some websites with special activities and games about Hispanic Heritage, and to learn more through books click here!
September 17, 2008
Ramadan!
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims that falls on the ninth month of the lunar calendar. For the entire month of September, adults fast from sunrise to sunset in honor of Ramadan. During this special time, everyone is strongly encouraged to show extra good manners and be extra kind and generous.
To visit some websites with special activities and games about Ramadan, and to learn more through books click here!
August 26, 2008
Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. This holiday celebrates the remarkable achievements of American workers. Labor Day was first celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected for the observance of Labor Day.
Check out these books and websites about Labor Day!
August 26, 2008
