The Other Talk: Reckoning with My White Privilege by B. Kiely
Brutally honest look at the differences between experiencing life in the United States with and without white privilege. "Invites readers to an honest conversation that is uncomfortable, messy and absolutely necessary." Minh Le, author of Drawn Together
50 Trailblazers of the Fifty States by H. Megdal
A celebration of lives of inspiring people, one from each state. Highlights some famous people like Rosa Parks and Cesar Chavez, also includes others you may never have heard of like Emma Gonzalez: anti gun activist from Florida David Nelson, LGBTQ activist from Florida.
Revolution in Our Time by K. Magoon
The Black Panther's Promise to the People: Colorful history of the rise and influence of the Black Panther party. Includes original photographs from the time, great graphics. It's a must see and experience book, makes the movement come alive!
Coretta Scott King Honor Winner.
Take a Virtual Field Trip
Explore the Everglades, Find out about the Fibonacci Sequence.
All on the Virtual Fieldtrips Link.
Photo credit:
JUAN CARLOS MUNOZ / NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Visit the Queens Botanical Gardens
You can volunteer and learn how to compost. Admission is free. Great place to relax and enjoy nature. Check out the website here.
Photo credit: Queens Botantical Gardens
Check out New York City parks and playgrounds
Go to one of the many FREE events in a New York City park. Look at the calendar published by the NYC Dept. of Parks and Rec. You can go hiking in Alley Pond Park or if you are watching some young children take them to Kids Week sponsored by the Park Rangers.
Photo credit: Urban Park Rangers Snowy Owl
