The Woodrow Library Update
December 2024
Tune in to the Woodrow Library Podcast! 🎧
That's right, we have our own podcast on Spotify! Visit our Spotify for Creators channel to hear engaging interviews and insightful book reviews.
Want to join the fun? Students interested in podcasting can see Ms. Tagoe in the library and join our Podcast Club Google Classroom (code: 3rpjo4w). We'd love to have you!
AP Seminar Explores Food in the African Diaspora
Ms. T.'s AP Seminar class embarked on a flavorful journey this nine weeks, exploring the rich topic of "Food in the African Diaspora." Students delved into the subject by:
- Reading: An excerpt from High on the Hog by Dr. Jessica Harris.
- Viewing: A portion of the accompanying Netflix documentary featuring Dr. Harris and chef Stephen Satterfield.
- Tasting: A delicious sample of plantain chips, a popular snack across the African continent and diaspora.
To further enrich the experience, Ms. T. attended a College Board Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana – a city renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, influenced by French, Spanish, West African, and Caribbean cooking traditions.
Now, students are collaborating in groups to research a related topic of their choice. They are exploring diverse perspectives, compiling annotated bibliographies, sharing findings, and drafting thesis statements for their Independent Research Reports. Throughout this process, groups will meet regularly to discuss their research, provide feedback on reports, and collaboratively develop compelling multimedia presentations.
DPL Express Yourself Poetry & Cover Art Contest
The Dallas Public Library Youth Poetry Contest & Cover Art Contest is open! Students can submit their original poetry in English and/or Spanish. One finalist will be selected to receive the Joe M. and Doris Russell Dealey Award of Achievement with a scholarship of $500, and one winner will be selected for each grade category with a scholarship of $100. (Poetry)
For the Cover Art Contest, one overall winner will receive the Joe M. and Doris Russell Dealey Award of Achievement in Art, appear on the cover of the 28th edition of the Express Yourself! Anthology and win a scholarship of $500.
- One winner per grade category will have their artwork appear on the back cover and receive a scholarship of $100.
- Two finalists per grade category will have their artwork appear within the book.
- All finalists will be invited to an award ceremony on April 25, 2025.
To learn more and enter both contests visit: https://dallaslibrary2.org/childrensCenter/youthPoetryContest/
Woodrow Library Hosts Poetry Workshops and Inspires Young Poets! !
In partnership with the Dallas Public Library Youth Poetry Competition, the Woodrow Library hosted two dynamic poetry workshops featuring special guest poet, Black Caesar. Approximately 100 students participated in these engaging sessions, and several submitted their powerful work to the DPL competition.
Stay tuned! We may host another poetry workshop in the early spring semester.
Making Room for New Reads! 📚✨
Book Bingo
Participate in Bingo for a chance to win prizes! Pick up your bingo card today! Classes assigned to a Book Bingo Challenge, see your teacher for a bingo card!
1st Nine Weeks Statistics
First nine weeks stats are in! View them via Canva: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGUG5DCe24/agqZOC_PlV51urDqvoBL_Q/view?utm_content=DAGUG5DCe24&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor