Humanities Newsletter
The Summer Reading Edition
Library Bookshelf
We were super busy readers this year! Take a look at our 2020-21 library bookshelf if you want to revisit any of the stories we read in library.
I'd love to know which book you enjoyed the most. Use this Flipgrid to tell me which book you liked the most this year and why.
WHES Virtual Library
The virtual library is always open even when school is closed. Take a look at some of our ebooks for entertaining spring break reading.
Richmond Public Library Summer Reading Program
RPL's summer reading program begins June 12, 2021! The program is for all ages, and it's free.
Richmond Public Library
The Richmond Public Library offers curbside service and ebooks. An ecard or physical library card is required for checking out ebooks. A physical library card is required to checkout books with the library's curbside service. Residents do not need to go to the library to get an ecard.
Lit Limo's Summer Schedule
The Lit Limo is on the streets this summer! Be sure to stop by to pick up books for your home library. Stops for Westover include Westover Hills Elementary School Thursday at 12:00 and the Belt Atlantic at 12:30, but come to any stop that's most convenient for you.
Try Some Podcasts for Your Curious Mind!
Hey Chef!
Podcast host and aspiring chef talks to successful chefs in Baltimore about what it takes to be successful in Hey Chef!
Newsy Jacuzzi
Newsy Jacuzzi is a news podcast for kids.
At Your Level
Enjoy At Your Level, an art and comedy podcast made especially for kids.
Story Seeds
Story Seeds is the perfect podcast for creative kids. The podcast pairs a child with a famous author; together they collaborate to grow stories from a seed of an idea.
Brains On!
Brains On! is a science podcast for kids and adults of all ages. Listen and learn about cats, how we learn to read, the mystery of sound, and much more.
Hey Black Child
This podcast by kids for kids dives into Black history. Join Avery and Jackson as they learn and talk about Black history in Hey Black Child.
Rebel Girls
Women's History Month wrapped up at the end of March, but let's continue the celebration, shall we? The Rebel Girls podcast features the stories of accomplished women like Stacey Abrams, Julia Alvarez, Harriet Tubman, Marjane Satrapi, and Kamala Harris just to name a few.
The Past and the Curious
The Past and the Curious is a history podcast for kids. Past episodes of this podcast include the history of roller skates, great moments in communication, the story of Yarrow Mamout, Fearless Mary Fields, stagecoach driver, and much more.
Code Switch
Though Code Switch, a podcast that focuses on race and society, isn't necessarily a podcast made with kids in mind, there are many episodes suitable for listeners of all ages. Code Switch has even made a list of the very best episodes for kids.
Storyline Online
Talented actresses and actors bring their talents to picture books at Storyline Online. Take a look at this site for some entertaining read alouds.
PebbleGo
This is a great resource for our new and emerging readers. PebbleGo is an encyclopedia with great information on many different subjects. Non-fiction books are also included.
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