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From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series
Hurricane Katrina may have disappeared from the media, but the devastating aftereffects have certainly not disappeared from the lives of those who live in the areas that were destroyed. One young senior in high school decided to help and Patria Press was proud to support her effort. With her permission, I am republishing her letter to donors here. The photos she mentioned are not included in order to protect the privacy of the children:
Hello Everyone:
I wanted to send you a note to say thank you again for supporting me in my Senior Community Service project to restock the libraries of Nichols and Gorenflo Elementary Schools in Biloxi, Mississippi. It has been a tremendous amount of fun and hard work. With the support of generous and caring people like you, I feel that I have succeeded in restocking these libraries. The final total for books donated was 8,123. AMAZING.
I have attached photos of the rebuilt library at Gorenflo Elementary School. This library wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of each of you. Thank you for taking part in the rebuilding of Gorenflo's library. As you can see from the photos, it is a wonderful and peaceful place for the children to go and enjoy the adventure of reading. Mr. Hunt, Gorenflo Librarian, has worked very hard to provide a wonderful library for the children.
Sincerely,
Merrie Campbell
Downingtown West High School
Women like Merrie are who we honor during Women's History Month-and year round.
Warmly,
Florrie
American Heroines—Past & Present! |
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Celebrating Women’s History Month |
Perhaps the most popular answer given by children when asked “What woman in your life has affected you the most?” is:
“My mommy!”
As it is so important to honor those women in our lives today—mothers, sisters, teachers, friends—it is equally important to remember the heroic women of the past.
The ability to read a book during this year’s Read Across America day that was written by a woman is a luxury that may never have been granted us had it not been for such pioneering young female writers, such as Phillis Wheatley. Young Patriot Wheatley was the first African-American poet to be published in America!
The idea that women can break away from any boundaries and soar above the clouds was one that aviation pioneer and Young Patriot Amelia Earhart made a reality when she became the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean!
Mahalia Jackson, the Young Patriot who became known as the Queen of Gospel, taught women that their voices too could be heard and could make a profound difference. Not only was Jackson the first gospel singer to have a regular show on network radio, she aided her good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the fight for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement.
And all young ladies need the support and encouragement to have pride in themselves, to stand up and make a difference. Young Patriot Juliette Low helped to make that happen when she created the Girl Scouts in Savannah, Georgia during the early 1900s.
During Women’s History Month this March, honor those heroines from our past as well as those in our lives today. Learn more about them by reading their biographies, asking questions, or spending time with them…I bet you’ll discover that even though they have all achieved great things, they are also just like you and me.
Want More?
Click on the links below for some fun activities to celebrate Women’s History Month!- Find out who is in the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
- How did Women’s History Month come to be? Find Out.
- Family fun and children’s resources/activities for Women’s history Month can be found HERE.
Activities for Girl Scouts Week!
To celebrate the anniversary of the first Girl Scouts Meeting, the following is an activity from Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Teacher’s Guide.
Volume 4 of the Young Patriots Series
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A Look Ahead!
April is National Poetry Month!
Which of the Young Patriots are poets? Find out next month!Next month’s issue of the Young Patriots Series Newsletter will feature fun ideas to celebrate National Poetry Month and more!
The new 2007 Young Patriots catalogue is now available! Find out which new Young Patriots have joined the Series! To request a copy of the catalogue, send an email to catalogue@patriapress.com
Women's History Month 2007
Subscriber Offer!In honor of Women's History Month this March, we are offering an even BIGGER discount than ever before!
When ordering ANY of the following titles, receive a 25% discount off the retail price FOR EACH!
To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.
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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