Children's Biographies

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Stomp Out the Winter Blues

Stomp out the winter blues by stomping across the U.S. on fun weekend getaways…and learn more about the African-American and women heroes and heroines of country’s rich history!

February and March are important months of recognition: February is Black History month; March is Women’s History Month. Text books and class lessons are important; however, with the winter blues in full swing and what better way to “beat the blues” and celebrate our history than getting out and viewing history by foot!

Here are some good weekend getaways to learn more about some of our Young Patriot heroes and heroines of women’s and black history!

Baltimore, MD. Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park. Take advantage of a living history and interactive experience in these almost 5000-square feet of learning centers. Learn more about Frederick Douglass’s real-life saga of going from a Baltimore slave as a child to one of the most influential leaders in abolishing slavery and equal rights to all. I want to go there!

Cleveland, OH. Home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Mahalia Jackson was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1997. Wait! A gospel singer in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Yes! Mahalia was called the “Queen of Gospel” and is considered to have had an early influence on R & B and rock and roll. I want to go there!

Washington, DC. In the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress, you will find the Poems on Various Subjects by Phillis Wheatley, published in London in 1773. Phillis Wheatley was enslaved as a child for a prominent Boston family, The Wheatleys. Primarily self-taught, Phillis’s talent of literary expression was evident as she became the first published African-American poet. I want to go there!

Atchison, KS. At 223 North Terrace Street there stands a wood-frame, Gothic Revival cottage. This was the birth home of legendary aviation heroine—Amelia Earhart, who inspired young women (and men) to step outside society’s comfort zone and reach for the sky in pursuit of a dream. I want to go there!

Savannah, GA. Savannah’s first national historic landmark is the birthplace of Juliette Low. Young girls across the United States have been embracing the strengths of each other through the Girl Scouts for nearly 100 years! Juliette Low was the founder of the Girl Scouts. I want to go there!

Learn more about:

Black History Month
Women’s History Month

Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Juliette Low

Volume 4 of the Young Patriots Series
– Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder –
depicts the girlhood adventures of the woman who would inspired girls to join together and celebrate each others strengths and encourage each others dreams.

In celebration of Women’s History Month and Juliette’s birthday this March, here is a classroom activity from the Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Teacher’s Guide:

The Girl Scouts encouraged volunteering and community work. Have the class volunteer together to help their school community. This might include projects like picking up litter, tutoring younger students, or starting a schoolwide recycling program.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

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Heroes and Heroines of History!

In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, receive a 10% discount off the retail price when you order any of the following titles:

Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer
Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder
Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet
Frederick Douglass, Young Defender of Human Rights

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