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Watch interviews with national authors and illustrators who have visited South Carolina.

Black History Month: A Modern Perspective

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Black History Month: A Modern Perspective

Students will understand the importance of the creation of Black History Month and the contributions of African Americans in the United States and the world.

Juan Felipe Herrera: Advice for Writers | Young Minds Dreaming | Ask an Author 2019 Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest | Ask an Author

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2019 Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest | Ask an Author

Young poets read their winning entries and met former U.S. Poet Laureate, Juan Felipe Herrera, at the 2019 Young Minds Dreaming Contest held for the third year in a row at the South Carolina State...

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SC State Library - Teacher Resources

The South Carolina State Library is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state's libraries. In 1969, as the result of action by the General Assembly, the State Library Board...

Tell Them We Are Rising: Successes and Failures of Reconstruction for People of Color

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Tell Them We Are Rising: Successes and Failures of Reconstruction for People of Color

Students will determine major educational, social and political issues or problems facing African Americans following Reconstruction. Students will analyze the successes and failures of such...

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About StoryfestSC | SC State Library

The South Carolina State Library holds the annual StoryfestSC, a free event for the public, at the South Carolina State Museum. The event also includes author book signings, face painting...

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Curtis Rogers

Curtis Rogers, the Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library, talks about the field of communications. He provides public speaking tips and also shares what he enjoys about his job.

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Leesa Aiken

Leesa Aiken, the Director of the South Carolina State Library, explains what services are offered. She provides background information on how to become a librarian and encourages students to pursue a...