April 2010 - Vol. 69, No. 4
Voices from Afghanistan
Cover Story
“Voices of Afghanistan” an exhibition of nearly
50 letters and other materials from the Library’s African
and Middle Eastern Division, has opened.
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LETTERS AS ANTHROPOLOGY
The Library highlights the cultural significance of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s letters. -
CIVIC VOICES
Teachers from around the world gathered for an informational conference at the Library. -
LITERACY PROMOTION
A new website for the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature was launched at read.gov. -
THE CAT'S OUT OF THE HAT
The Library hosted an event for the National Education Association featuring First Lady Michelle Obama. -
WOMEN'S HISTORY
Journalist Hoda Kotb was a keynote speaker at the Library’s 2010 Women’s History Month celebration. -
SCRAPBOOKING HISTORY
A new webcast on Women’s History Month features the scrapbooks of mother and daughter suffragists. -
LET THEM EAT CAKE!
The Rare Book and Special Collection division showcased an assorted display of rare cookbooks. -
STORY TELLERS
The Library and the Country Music Association celebrated country music in the Coolidge Auditorium. -
THE OLD MEETS THE NEW
Library staff attended this year's South by Southwest Conference in Austin. -
MUSICAL REVIVAL
The Library presented an all-star revival of the Ira and Leonore Gershwin musical "Life Begins at 8:40". -
RELIEF AND RECOVERY
As the Haitian relief effort transcends rebuilding, the Library aids in preserving Haitian law and culture. -
MAMA AFRIKA
Miriam Makeba is remembered.
VOICES ARE HEARD AND SEEN
