Is your teen considering a gap year? Let DC Public Library tell you all you need to know for how to prepare for your child to take a break between high school and college and get in some experiential learning: dclibrary.org/node/69086

Hosted on Edmodo, our Digital Resource Hub connects parents, teachers, and community partners with learning resources for educating children at home. turningthepage.org/what-we-do/fam…

To maintain strong parent communities and break down feelings of isolation during this time, we offer virtual “in the room” conversations with authors and museum educators to connect parents with educational resources in the community. turningthepage.org/what-we-do/fam…

Powered by Ancestry, DC Public Library cardholders get free access to HeritageQuest, featuring genealogical records such as censuses, city directories, wills and probates, and much more! dclibrary.org/heritagequest

#InTheNews “Cardona advised in a speech Thursday that districts should aim to provide tutoring 30 minutes per day, three times a week to students who fell behind due to COVID-19 disruptions.” Read on: ow.ly/e7Nk50HKV0O

#InTheNews “Students can learn a lot about the Black experience in America when teachers seek out a variety of resources to supplement their curriculum.” ow.ly/YqWf50HKV17

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are celebrating Black literary excellence! What are some of your favorite books by Black authors?

“In all my work, what I try to say is that as human beings we are more alike than we are unalike.” - Maya Angelou #ThursdayThoughts

DC Family Reads is an DC Public Library literacy program for children, including a book that the whole family can enjoy reading together. The next book is The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. ow.ly/9p4Y50HQZCS

Since the Nobel Prize for Literature was founded in 1901, four Black writers have been awarded the prize, including the most recent laureate: 🔹 Wole Soyinka (1986) 🔹 Derek Walcott (1992) 🔹 Toni Morrison (1993) 🔹 Abdulrazak Gurnah (2021)

#InTheNews “Public and private schools have received over $190 billion in federal COVID money since the pandemic disrupted American education. Figuring out precisely where that has been going is not simple…” Read on: ow.ly/5UBg50HQZMc

According to research by the Children’s Reading Foundation, 40% of students enter kindergarten at least a year behind their peers. We work to close this gap by helping low-income students build home libraries and build strong literacy skills at home.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, celebrate Black joy with these curated books for all ages from Penguin Random House: ow.ly/S92h50HQZRn

#InTheNews What happens when parents and state legislators demand control over discussions of diversity, race, and history? Read on: ow.ly/l09050HQZSh

Your DC Public Library library card gives you access to Freegal Music! Download up to three songs per week and stream up to 24 hours a day from thousands of labels, including Sony Music. Learn more: dclibrary.org/freegal

Happy #ValentinesDay! Today we’re celebrating love! What are your favorite books about love?

The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) application for youth 14-24 is now live! Learn more and apply today: ow.ly/Y9Bp50HQZUR

#InTheNews “Practice is important, and it’s surprising how much it takes to master something complicated. But Ericsson’s research suggests that someone could practice for thousands of hours and still not be a master performer.” Read on: ow.ly/3GbJ50HQZVQ

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re diversifying our bookshelves by reading more Black authors. What are your favorite Black authors? Let us know in the comments!

Your donation to Turning the Page will help us continue our efforts building home libraries in DC and Chicago. A donation as modest as $5 can buy one book for a TTP family. Contribute today: turningthepage.org/get-involved/d…