See anything interesting? Stop by the Mississippi Library Commission for a quick break and dive into one of these engaging periodicals. We hope to see you soon!
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Friday, February 13, 2015
More MLC Magazines
Remember our post last month on the latest Mississippi Library Commission magazine additions? Well, we received a few more publications and we wanted to share them with you! We now have Harper's, Cooking Light, Prevention, and Smithsonian magazines.
See anything interesting? Stop by the Mississippi Library Commission for a quick break and dive into one of these engaging periodicals. We hope to see you soon!
See anything interesting? Stop by the Mississippi Library Commission for a quick break and dive into one of these engaging periodicals. We hope to see you soon!
Friday, February 6, 2015
Eureka!
We're back with our celebration of Black History Month! This time, we're focusing on African American scientists and inventors.
Did you know that Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American female physician? She graduated from the New England Female Medical College in 1864 (92). Dr. Roger Arliner Young was "the first African American woman to conduct and publish research in her field." A zoologist, she wrote a paper entitled On the Excretory Apparatus in Paramecium in 1924 (37). You can read more about these and other black female scientists in Black Stars: African American Women Scientists and Inventors.
African American Women Inventors 1884-2003 shares patents from black female inventors.These inventions span a range of beauty supplies and instruments, to medical tools and equipment, to toys and games. For example, in 1951, Bessie Virginia Griffin was granted a patent on a device that allowed people with temporary or permanent disabilities to drink from a cup or bowl.
Another personal favorite of mine? Deanna R. Meredith was issued a patent in 1984 for an extendable skateboard.
Now that is totally gnarly, dude!
Black Stars: African American Inventors details the lives of numerous black inventors. Included are astronaut Guion S. Bluford, the first African American in space (139) and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a brilliant surgeon who opened the first non-segregated hospital in the United States (52).
Want to learn even more about black scientists? Check out this two volume set that covers everyone from George Washington Carver, a botanist who focused on peanuts and peanut products (37), to Clarence Arthur Ellis, the first African American PhD in computer sciences (69), to Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist (194). African Americans in Science educates us about them all.
Be sure to stop by the Mississippi Library Commission to check out these and many, many other books on the myriad accomplishments of African Americans in the sciences. Happy Black History Month!
Black Stars: African American Inventors details the lives of numerous black inventors. Included are astronaut Guion S. Bluford, the first African American in space (139) and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a brilliant surgeon who opened the first non-segregated hospital in the United States (52).
Be sure to stop by the Mississippi Library Commission to check out these and many, many other books on the myriad accomplishments of African Americans in the sciences. Happy Black History Month!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Celebrating Black History Month @ Your Library
Welcome to Black History Month 2015! This yearly celebration of the African diaspora and their history and accomplishments provides an excellent learning opportunity for us all. The first observance of African culture, started by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, was known as Negro History Week. Fifty years later, in 1976, President Gerald Ford lengthened the event to the entire month of February. (http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov)
If you're looking for print resources on African-Americans, the Mississippi Library Commission is the place for you. Here are some of our favorites:
Black Heroes
Jessie Carney Smith
This book contains profiles of many African Americans, both well-known and obscure.
Q. Civil rights activist James Howard Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi on October 1, 1962. What was his name at birth?
A. "Moses 'Cap' Meredith named his son J. H. Meredith to prevent whites from calling him simply by his first name" (468).
African American Firsts: Famous, Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America
Joan Potter
This text offers a plethora of Black firsts sure to intrigue any history buff.
Q. Who created the first golf tee?
A. "In December 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, an African-American dentist and an amateur golfer, received a patent for a wooden golf tee. Before his invention, golfers had to balance their balls on mounds of damp sand" (341).
African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations: The History, Customs, and Symbols Associated with Both Traditional and Contemporary Religious and Secular Events Observed by Americans of African Descent
Kathlyn Gay
This resource outlines all of the holidays, festivals, societies, and events with African-American themes.
Q. What was the first black sorority?
A. Alpha Kappa Alpha, "the first black sorority was formed in 1908 by nine women at Howard University in Washington, D. C." (189).
African American Almanac: 400 Years of Triumph, Courage and Excellence
Lean'tin Bracks
Here is another compilation of short biographies. It also includes sections on African-American history.
Q. Who was the first black woman bishop in any of the large American denominations?
A. Leontine T. C. Kelly, born in Washington, D. C. in 1920, was elected a bishop in the United Methodist Church in 1984 (126).
We'll be posting more information about Black History Month and the achievements of African-Americans over the next month. If you can't wait for more tidbits, check out this website, which provides audio/video files, images, and lesson plans on the topic, as well as great information on historical events.
If you're looking for print resources on African-Americans, the Mississippi Library Commission is the place for you. Here are some of our favorites:
Jessie Carney Smith
This book contains profiles of many African Americans, both well-known and obscure.
Q. Civil rights activist James Howard Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi on October 1, 1962. What was his name at birth?
A. "Moses 'Cap' Meredith named his son J. H. Meredith to prevent whites from calling him simply by his first name" (468).
Joan Potter
This text offers a plethora of Black firsts sure to intrigue any history buff.
Q. Who created the first golf tee?
A. "In December 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, an African-American dentist and an amateur golfer, received a patent for a wooden golf tee. Before his invention, golfers had to balance their balls on mounds of damp sand" (341).
Kathlyn Gay
This resource outlines all of the holidays, festivals, societies, and events with African-American themes.
Q. What was the first black sorority?
A. Alpha Kappa Alpha, "the first black sorority was formed in 1908 by nine women at Howard University in Washington, D. C." (189).
Lean'tin Bracks
Here is another compilation of short biographies. It also includes sections on African-American history.
Q. Who was the first black woman bishop in any of the large American denominations?
A. Leontine T. C. Kelly, born in Washington, D. C. in 1920, was elected a bishop in the United Methodist Church in 1984 (126).
We'll be posting more information about Black History Month and the achievements of African-Americans over the next month. If you can't wait for more tidbits, check out this website, which provides audio/video files, images, and lesson plans on the topic, as well as great information on historical events.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Beatles Fever
On this day in 1969 the Beatles gave their last live performance on the rooftop of Apple Studios in London. The band played 5 songs (some songs multiple times) for a total of 42 minutes. The police were called, but they couldn't bring themselves to shut the whole thing down. You can read more about the rooftop concert here. You can also view TIME's photo gallery of the event here. Less than a year after the performance, Paul McCartney acknowledged that the band was headed for a breakup.
We've got just the thing if you'd like to read more about the Beatles! Below are a few of the books we have about them. Feel free to drop by and check them out for yourself.
Every Little Thing: The Definitive Guide to Beatles Recording Variations, Rare Mixes and Other Musical Oddities, 1958-1986 by William McCoy and Mitchell McGeary
Paul McCartney: A Life by Peter Ames Carlin
The Beatles Come to America by Martin Goldsmith
Days That I'll Remember: Spending Time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Jonathan Cott
We've got just the thing if you'd like to read more about the Beatles! Below are a few of the books we have about them. Feel free to drop by and check them out for yourself.
Every Little Thing: The Definitive Guide to Beatles Recording Variations, Rare Mixes and Other Musical Oddities, 1958-1986 by William McCoy and Mitchell McGeary
Paul McCartney: A Life by Peter Ames Carlin
The Beatles Come to America by Martin Goldsmith
Days That I'll Remember: Spending Time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Jonathan Cott
Friday, January 23, 2015
National Pie Day
Today is National Pie Day.
This is not to be confused with Pi Day,
which is held on March 14th.
National Pie Day was first recognized by Charlie Papzaian of
Boulder, Colorado when he declared his birthday as National Pie Day. National Pie Day has now been sponsored by
the American Pie Council (APC) for
almost 30 years and is held annually on January 23rd.
In celebration of National Pie Day we have highlighted some great pie books from our collection.
By Phillip Stephen Schulz
What is more American
than apple pie? Phillip Schulz’s As American
as Apple Pie includes some great recipes from across the country and several
recipes for homemade apple pie.
Never Say Pie: A Pie Shop Mystery
By Carol Culver
The Pie and Pastry
BibleBy Rose Levy Beranbaum
Pie TownBy Lynne Hinton
Piggie PieBy Margie Palatini and illustrated by Howard Fine
Welcome Back to Pie
TownBy Lynne Hinton
Look for these books and many more at the Mississippi
Library Commission.
National Pie Day is Dean Winchester's favorite day!
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_24976278/national-pie-day-colorado-born-holiday
http://www.piecouncil.org/pdf/Pie_Fun_Facts.pdf
http://www.piecouncil.org/
http://www.piecouncil.org/pdf/Pie_Fun_Facts.pdf
http://www.piecouncil.org/
Friday, January 16, 2015
Magnolia Award: Children's Choice for Mississippi
Have you heard about the Magnolia Award? It is the children's choice award for the state of Mississippi. Each February, students across the state vote on their favorite book of the year. The list of nominations for 2015 is here. I've been reading the nominees and let me tell you--I can't wait until the winners are announced at the Fay B.Kaigler Children's Book Festival in April! You can peruse the previous winners below to see what a great job the kids have done choosing:
By the way, you can keep up with news about the Magnolia Award on their Facebook page. Happy reading!
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| The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Kate DiCamillo, author 2010 |
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| Knucklehead Jon Scieszka, author 2011 |
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| 43 Cemetery Road: Dying to Meet You Kate Klise, author Sara Klise, illustrator 2012 |
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| Hot Rod Hamster Cynthia Lord, author Derek Anderson, illustrator grades K-2, 2013 |
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| Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to NOT Reading Tommy Greenwald, author grades 3-5, 2013 |
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| Countdown Deborah Wiles, author grades 6-8, 2013 |
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| Big Mean Mike Michelle Knudsen, author Scott Magoon, illustrator grades K-2, 2014 |
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| The Book of Blood: From Legends and Leeches to Vampires and Veins H. P. Newquist, author grades 3-5, 2014 |
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| Divergent Veronica Roth, author grades 6-8, 2014 |
Friday, January 9, 2015
MLC Magazines
The Mississippi Library Commission is a great place to study, read, or do research. It's also a great place to enjoy some of our latest magazine additions while on your lunch break! We now have Oprah, Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, Better Homes and Gardens, and Newsweek.
In addition to these and other professional library magazines in our collection, we also have Southern Living magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, and several Mississippi-specific publications.
Bring your lunch, grab a magazine, and relax in one of our several comfy chairs or out on the screened-in patio. We hope to see you soon!
In addition to these and other professional library magazines in our collection, we also have Southern Living magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, and several Mississippi-specific publications.
Bring your lunch, grab a magazine, and relax in one of our several comfy chairs or out on the screened-in patio. We hope to see you soon!
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