literacy

McNally Jackson Author Series Presents Holly George-Warren; Author of Janis: Her Life and Music

October 28, 2019 by Denise Courter

Meet author Holly-George Warren in a moderated discussion about her new book Janis: Her Life and Music. It’s an intricate portrait of Janis Joplin, which highlights her Texan roots, her blues sound and her progressive views. The author had unprecedented access to Janis’s family, friends and fellow musicians, which is illustrated in the writing and glimpse into the life of an iconic musician.

The discussion will be moderated by Anthony DeCurtis who is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone and a senior lecturer in the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author, most recently, of Lou Reed: A Life.

Date: Monday, October 28th

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: 4 Fulton Street

Cost: Free

Age: Adults

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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FiDi Families Invite: Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., Author of: You, Your Child and School: Navigating Your Way to the Best Education

September 8, 2019 by Denise Courter

Creativity expert, author, and Blue School Advisory Board member, Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., will be joining the Blue School community to speak about his latest book: You, Your Child and School: Navigating Your Way to the Best Education.

About Sir Ken Robinson: He has the #1 viewed TED Talk of all time, Do Schools Kill Creativity? He is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. And he is also a Blue School Advisory Board Member.

Please RSVP to attend an evening of dynamic and inspiring conversation about the future of education.

Date: Wednesday, September 11th

Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: 156 William Street

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Light refreshments to follow. Space is limited.

To RSVP for this event, please visit the registration site HERE.

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Children’s Book Weekend on Governor’s Island

May 5, 2017 by Cari Gelber

The Summer season on Governor’s Island opened early this year. May 1st was the kick off to the outdoor season on Governor’s Island. The Empire State Center for the Book will host a Children’s Book Weekend to celebrate. Bring your own blanket and set up on the grass as over a dozen children’s authors come together to read stories on the front porch. Be sure to explore all of Governor’s Island, as there are a multitude of activities happening every weekend. We love the slides, the hammocks and the playground.

Author Lineup:
Saturday, May 6th

11:30 Elizabeth Upton
1:00 Jackie Azúa Kramer
3:00 Jeff Baron

Sunday, May 7th

12:00 Melanie Hope Greenberg
1:00 Robin Newman
2:00 Laurie Wallmark
3:00 Delores Connors

Date: Saturday, May 6th – Sunday, May 7th
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Location: Governor’s Island – Nolan Park, Center for the Book’s pop-up site at house 4B
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free

To learn more, please visit their website HERE

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Toddler Storytime at the New Amsterdam Library

July 18, 2016 by Denise Courter

Toddler Storytime at the New Amsterdam Library

Toddler Storytime at the New Amsterdam Library. The New Amsterdam Library has been hosting children’s programming for years and it’s a great way to introduce your children to the public library system. Kids can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers from the neighborhood. Story time is a great way to encourage listening skills, vocabulary and imagination. No reservation is required though space is limited and the library has easy stroller access. Sign up for a free children’s library card, while you are there. Children from birth to age 11 can have their own cards; applications must be signed and completed by a parent or guardian.

Date: Tuesday, July 19th, July 26th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th

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Today is World Read Aloud Day!

March 3, 2015 by Kayla Hernandez

Today is World Read Aloud Day! Every year, on the first Wednesday of March, this great organization brings global attention to the importance of literacy. LitWorld is celebrating Read Aloud Day by encouraging people all over the world to share stories with the people around them. They have created packets with story suggestions and activities to help celebrate the day. There are Classroom, Community and Home Kits ready for easy download, so take advantage and share the importance of reading!

Date: Wednesday, March 7th

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