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February, 2006
Vol. 3, Number 2
In This Edition . . .
Celebrate Black History Month!
With the Young Patriots.
FUN FACT!
Which of the Young Patriots was responsible for Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Beyond the Book!
Happy Birthday William Henry Harrison.
Special Offer for Black History Month!
Hook Kids on History and Literacy in February With The Young Patriots Series! Celebrate Black History Month!
February is also Library Lovers’ Month – “Library Lovers’ month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure the nation’s libraries will continue to serve.” For more information, click here.
February 4
Rosa Parks – “Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement” – was born this day in 1913. Learn more about Rosa Parks.
February 9
William Henry Harrison*, our 9th President, and Young Patriot was born this day in 1773. Check out “Beyond the Book” in this newsletter for activities about William Henry Harrison!
February 11
Inventors Day. Did you know that Young Patriot Abner Doubleday* was an inventor? Learn More.
February 20
President’s Day. In honor of all U.S. Presidents. February is the birth month of many U.S. Presidents – such as Lincoln and William Henry Harrison*.
February 22
Girl Scout Thinking Day. Thinking Day is a Girl Scout event where Girl Scouts from around the world think about each other. Did you know Young Patriot Juliette Low* founded the Girls Scouts. Low would have been proud of this day!
* Included in the Young
Patriots Series.
From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series
Hello! Saturday was the annual Butler University Children’s Literature Conference, held annually at Butler in Indianapolis. Valiska Gregory, writer-in-residence at Butler and Shirley and Rebecca Mullin of Kids Ink bookstore in Indianapolis have organized the conference since 1991, which has featured Newberry and Caldecott authors and illustrators such as Lois Lowry, Jerry Pinckney, and Pam Munoz Ryan.
I spoke this year on the “Rebirth of a Classic”—the story of the metamorphosis of the Childhood of Famous Americans into the Young Patriots. The editor of all of the Young Patriots Series, Harold Underdown, who among his many credentials is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Publishing Your Children’s Book, also presented at the conference—for those of you interested in writing for children, Harold has tons of great information on his website, INCLUDING how to get out of the “slush pile” (publishing talk for the tons of manuscript submissions received by the major houses).
The day was a treat for children’s book lovers, and I encourage you to visit the Conference website to learn more and put it on YOUR calendar for 2007!
Celebrate Black History Month and the coming of spring!
Warmly,
Florrie
Celebrate Black History Month
with the Young Patriots!
One of the most productive, and educational, ways to get children involved in history – especially in history honoring the brave men and women who helped fight against human prejudices– is by enabling those children to relate to such historic figures.
The Young Patriots Series allows young readers to do just that! Depicting the childhood adventures of our nation’s heroes and heroines leads readers into the lives and thoughts of those who made our world the way we know it today. Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet is the fictional biography of Wheatley’s childhood as she rose from slavery to become one of the most well known poets – and the first published African-American female poet – of her day and an inspiration to future women and African-American writers. Learn More. Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer & Civil Rights Champion depicts the childhood adventures of Mahalia Jackson, who became known as the “Queen of Gospel” and who rallied aside Martin Luther King, Jr. during the famous Civil Rights March on Washington. Read On.
Don’t Forget!Sunday, February 5, 2006 (Monday February 6th for schools) is the Seventeenth National African American Read-in. Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and by NCTE. Join over a million readers in this year’s nation-wide event! For more information on the Seventeenth National African American Read-in, Click Here.
Did you know that Young Patriot Mahalia Jackson was responsible for Martin Luther King, Jr. giving the I Have a Dream speech?
“On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people . . . gathered near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington to rally for "jobs and freedom." Speakers were allotted fifteen minutes, but the day belonged to the young and charismatic leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had originally prepared a short and somewhat formal recitation of the sufferings of African Americans. He was about to sit down when gospel singer Mahalia Jackson called out, "Tell them about your dream, Martin! Tell them about the dream!" Encouraged by shouts from the audience, King drew upon some of his past talks, and the result became the landmark statement of civil rights in America -- a dream of all people, of all races and colors and backgrounds, sharing in an America marked by freedom and democracy.”
Click Here to read on and for the full I Have a Dream speech.
Beyond the Book . . . Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Happy Birthday William Henry Harrison!
Volume 2 in the Young Patriots Series is William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe
Harrison became the 9th U.S. President; but before that he was
known as a war hero from his victory at the Battle of Thames.
From the William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe Teacher’s Guide:
Children can work individually or with a friend or parent to complete the WebQuest by following links to gather information about Harrison’s childhood and adult achievements so that they can create board games to showcase (and teach others) what they’ve learned.
Students can view actual documents, letters, and photographs of Harrison and his family at the Library of Congress American Memory site. Type “William Henry Harrison” into the Search box to find all items in the collections!
March is Women’s History Month! For more information about Women’s History Month, Click Here.
Watch for the newest addition to the Young Patriots Series featured next month!
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Want to Hear From You!
February 2006 Discussion Topic –
What would you like to see more of in the newsletter? (More activities for students/children? More Fun Facts? More historical dates?
Give us some ideas and we’ll put your name in a drawing for a free Young Patriots book of your choice!
All those who email us suggestions before February 20 will be put in a drawing to win a free Young Patriots book of your choice! We will share your ideas in a future newsletter.
You are the most important element to the continued success of the Young Patriots Series. We would love to hear from you!
Remember . . . We will still accept your ideas from a past Discussion Topic.
Last Month’s Discussion – Do you have an American historical hero? Is there someone who has made a significant contribution to our history that deserves to be featured in the Young Patriots Series? We want to know who YOU would like to be the subject of a future book!
Please email us your suggestions for future Young Patriots. Two criteria:
The person has to have made an important contribution to our country’s development.
The person is no longer alive.
Celebrate Black History Month – Special Discount Offer For Subscribers ONLY!
In honor of Black History Month, receive a 25% discount off the retail price when you order BOTH Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet and Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer & civil Rights Champion!
THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $5.00 ON THE PAPERBACKS
AND $7.50 ON THE HARDBACKS!
To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, or fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.
The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Gift Pack may be ordered at ANY time during the year and lasts for the twelve months following the order month!
Click Here for The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Order Form
with a book-of-the-month subscription!
All Young Patriots titles may also be ordered from your
favorite wholesaler. Teacher's Guides and Webquests are always
free and may be downloaded at our website.
Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030,
or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.
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