By Wendy Smith How do we talk to children about immigration? What is the right way to explain that almost all citizens of our country are descendants of immigrants, all coming to this continent in search of a better life, or in attempt to escape some kind of cruelty, but new immigrants are now rarely […]
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Guest Blog: Bad Behavior from Books?
By guest blogger Jennifer Warren Two years ago, I began working at a preschool to pay the bills while I was a full time graduate student in library and information sciences. However, upon graduation I decided to continue working part-time at a preschool while also working at Longview Public Library. I love both of my […]
Kubrick Quartet Concert
Our neighbors at Govans Presbyterian are hosting a “Sunday Concerts at Govans” and will be kicking off the first concert of the season with the Kubrick Quartet on March 3rd at 3pm in the Govans Sanctuary. Formed in 2011 at the Peabody Conservatory, the Kubrick Quartet has been selected as one of the school’s Honors […]
“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Resources for Coping with Tragedy
After the tragedy in Newtown CT, you might be looking for ways to help the children in your life process what happened. At the link below, parents, caregivers, and others will find resources to help children cope with the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. Please click here for a list of picture books, videos and […]