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Dallas Virtual Book Festival

Welcome to the Dallas Virtual Book Festival. We are thrilled to be able to share the work of these great north Texas authors. Some you may have heard of and others may be new to you. The joy of a book festival is discovering a title you haven't read after hearing the enthusiasm and delight from the writer reading from their own work. We hope you find your next great read after watching these videos.

Julie Murphy reads from her middle grade novel, Dear Sweet Pea

Children's Books

was destined to be an illustrator from the moment in Kindergarten when she got into trouble for drawing presents on a picture of Santa. Her picture books include Hedgehog Needs a Hug (which she also wrote) and Twilight Chant, written by Holly Thompson.

Jennifer Drez reads from her children's book, Goodnight Dallas

Jennifer Drez's books are inspired by a classic picture book - with a Texas twist. Last year she partnered with to add a science, technology, engineering and math focus to the Dallas landmarks featured in Goodnight Dallas.

Rosie J. Pova is originally from Bulgaria and wrote in Bulgarian and French as a child. Her award winning books for children are all in English, including If I Weren't With You , Hailey Queen Pranking Makes Perfect: The Alien Encounter, and Sarah's Song . She is also a poet and a writing instructor with the Writer's Garret.

Kena Sosa reads her newest book, The Unhuggables

is a school librarian and author of both picture books and chapter books. Her newest book, The Unhuggables , is a fun story about love and the power of hugs.

J Tillman reads from her children's book, Just Like Me

J Tillman noticed that her young daughters chose dolls and images that did not reflect their features. She wrote Just Like Me to be a source of empowerment and self-acceptance for children of color growing up in a society that has established a standard of beauty that is not consistent with the growing diversity of the world.

Middle Grade Books

Rebecca Balcárcel reads from her award winning novel, The Other Half of Happy

Michael Merschel i s the former book review editor for The Dallas Morning News . His first novel, Revenge of the Star Survivors , equates middle school with landing in an inhospitable planet. It's a story for sci-fi fans- and for anyone who's ever felt alone in this world.

Katie Proctor reads from her upcoming middle-grade novel, My Storied Year

Katie Proctor is a former teacher, stay-at-home mom and lifestyle/literacy blogger. Her middle grade novel My Storied Year is coming out later this year.

Melanie Sumrow reads her newest novel, The Inside Battle

's books for young adults - - The Prophet Calls and The Inside Battle reflect her life-long interest in social issues, first as a religious studies major and then as a lawyer .

Young Adult Books

Draegon Grey reads from his book Lorenz Traveling Diaries

Draehgon Grey, author and fantasy genre-lover, has published several novels and a comic. He especially loves anything to do with dragons. In fact, his Chinese Zodiac animal is a water dragon. His works can be found on Amazon and comixology.com.

Lyn I. Kelly reads from his YA book, Dark Lands Requiem

is the author of the Dark Lands fantasy series about two siblings who find themselves trapped in a world between life and d eath, and how they tap into their own magical abilities to survive .

C. Michael Morrison reads from his YA sci-fi novel, Hannah Goodheart and the Guardian of Time

C. Michael Morrison 's new book for young adults, Hannah Goodhe a rt and the Guardian of Time , includes time travel, myth and magic. His love of science fiction extends to television and film as well - Mike is co-host of Meta Treks: A Star Trek and Philosophy podcast on the Trek.fm podcast network .

's novel for young adults, Secrets of the Casa , was published 2018 , and her shorter works have been published in several literary magazines . Her stories feature people of color, especially people of Mexican-American/Chicano heritage, characters with strong voices and diverse identities, stories about messy families with hidden secrets, magical realism and literary fiction .

Adult Books

Carole Fowkes reads from the first book in her Terrified Detective series, Plateful of Murder

Carole Fowkes writes the cozy mystery series The Terrified Detective , but her other work delves into the supernatural, horror and crime noir - most often including recipes and other references to food.

Professor A'Mera Frieman reads from her novel, Victoria's Beginning

A'Mera Frieman is a professional development specialist and author of the Amazon Best-selling series Victoria's Journey. A'Mera is also creator of the independent small press, Breaking the Line Books, which focuses on addressing social issues and giving new and undiscovered writers guidance in publishing.

Brantley Hargrove is a Dallas-based journalist who has written for Wired, Popular Mechanics, and Texas Monthly. The Man Who Caught the Storm, the saga of the greatest tornado chaser who ever lived, is his first book.

Sarah Hepola is the author of the bestselling Blackout and the upcoming Unattached. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times magazine, Texas Monthly, Elle, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian, Slate, and Salon, where she was a longtime editor. She lives in East Dallas.

A. Lee Martinez is the author of 10 published fantasy and science fiction novels known for their pulpy influences, weird protagonists and heavy doses of humor. His latest book is the second title in the Constance Verity series, Constance Verity Saves the World .

Monica Shaw reads from her historical fiction book, The Rainwater Secret

Monica Shaw is author of The Rainwater Secret, inspired by the life of her great aunt Lily who joined the Medical Missionaries of Mary as a missionary and journeyed to Nigeria to teach children diagnosed with leprosy. A portion of Shaw's book earnings are donated to the Medical Missionaries of Mary.

Pamela Skjolsvik reads from her memoir, Death Becomes Us

Pamela Skjolsvik writes literary nonfiction, mostly about prison and death . Her book, Death Becomes Us, is a memoir about her exploration of professions that deal with death as a way to come to terms with her own mortality.

Tui Snider reads from her upcoming book Grave Goods

Tui Snider is an author, speaker, photographer, podcast host and . She specializes in historic cemeteries and symbolism, offbeat and haunted Texas travel, and overlooked history. She likes to say, used to write fiction - but then, I moved to Texas!

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Welcome to the Dallas Virtual Book Festival. We are thrilled to be able to share the work of these great north Texas authors. Some you may have heard of and others may be new to you.

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One of the silver linings of everyone practicing social distancing together is that authors, artists, musicians, and creators are stepping up to offer free lessons, tours, and concerts that you can enjoy from the safety of your home.

Check out this list of resources and events (we'll be updating it as new things are announced).

Scheduled (all times in Pacific Time)

Virtual Storytimes

Virtual Drawing Lessons

Music Classes & Performances

Other Activities

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One of the silver linings of everyone practicing social distancing together is that authors, artists, musicians, and creators are stepping up to offer free lessons, tours, and concerts that you can enjoy from the safety of your home. Check out this list of resources and events (we'll be updating it as new things are announced).

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It's been over a month since many families started holing up at home and if boredom is starting to creep in, fear not! Gardens, museums, aquariums, zoos and more have brought the fun to you to keep kids and families engaged during social-isolation and quarantine. Watch live videos with zookeepers, learn family-friendly crafts, explore the night sky and "escape" boredom with these North Texas organizations.

Also, don't forget to check out our previous look at ways to " Entertain yourself with online arts programs from Dallas-Fort Worth museums, musicians and theaters."

Outdoors brought indoors

Dallas Zoo: The zoo has started a new campaign to #BringTheZooToYou. The zoo's social media channels ( Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) are filled with videos showing virtual visits, chats with staff and animal updates, as well as activity ideas from zoo education and conservation teams.

Fort Worth Stockyards: Ed Brown brings the stockyards online with mini virtual tours every Tuesday and Thursday posted on the Fort Worth Stockyards Station Facebook page.

Fort Worth Zoo: See live zookeeper chats, take animal quizzes, and stay connected with the animals and staff by following the zoo on social media ( Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). Children are invited to send in a video message with their animal questions for zoo staff to answer.

Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington: Learn to find constellations and stay up-to-date on the Dallas-Fort Worth night sky thanks to the "Weekly Night Sky" videos posted to the UTA Planetarium's Facebook page.

Reunion Tower: The Virtual Reality Reunion Tower app gives viewers 360-degree vertical and horizontal views from inside the tower's GeO-Deck. Additionally, Reunion Tower's EarthCam let's viewers see the view from the tower. The virtual visit page of the tower's website also includes family-friendly online and printable puzzles, as well as virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom call.

Texas Discovery Gardens: The garden at Fair Park offers a new weekly Virtual Garden video series on its Facebook page highlighting horticulture, entomology and daily happenings around the gardens.

Trinity Forest Adventure Park: Trinity Forest Adventure Park has shared on Facebook its "Home-Ventures Project," a resource that includes "adventure-minded" books and TV, activities and more. Completing some of the activities earns kids with half-off a T-shirt once the park is open again.

Underwater, oddities and more

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark: The park has started a new series called "Waddle You Do to Stay Sane," featuring daily games, activities, contests and more on its Facebook page. Some participants will have a chance to win a free admission pass for when the park reopens.

Frontiers of Flight Museum: While the museum is closed, the education and curatorial staff will be posting at-home activities, fun facts, polls and more on the museum's Facebook page.

Log Cabin Village: The museum has started two new series on its YouTube channel titled "Frontier101" and "Ask a Pioneer" so would-be attendees can enjoy virtual visits and learn history at home.

The Escape Game Dallas: TEG offers ways to "escape" while stuck at home including a free email-based Friday Puzzle Club, free Monthly Mystery that's "part online scavenger hunt, part mystery game," and free virtual "Field Trips" taking students on journeys through famous museums, to historic landmarks and even back in time.

Classes, competitions and cartoons

Cry Havoc has also launched Project Ghostlight, a virtual weekly open mic open to both the young and young-at-heart. Prompts will be released on Mondays. Two minutes of material - poem, song, monologue, story, etc. - need to be submitted by 4 p.m. Participants will share their work with the audience on Thursdays at 7 p.m. via livestream. For submission guidelines, or to register for free tickets to be part of the audience, visit cryhavoctheater.org/project-ghostlight.

Kabillion: Kids explore the outdoors from their own living rooms just in time for Earth Day on Kabillion, a free and family-friendly online and streaming platform also available on demand. Sonic X will have kids emerald hunting on a deserted planet, they'll investigate a mysterious energy signal with the Transformers and learn all about sea life with the LEGO Friends. The month of Earth Day-themed episodes are geared at teaching kids what they can do to protect the planet. Additionally, the Freebies section on Kabillion's website offers printable and downloadable word searches and coloring pages.

KERA: KERA has launched free TV programs, aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, to support North Texas students learning away from the traditional classroom. Teachers, parents and students are invited to "turn every home into a classroom" with an educational TV schedule and suite of free digital learning resources. The At-Home Learning programming will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on KERA-TV. It will also livestream on kera.org/learn, with specific blocks of time for each grade level.

North Texas Performing Arts: NTPA is offering more than 30 new online classes through their "virtual performing arts giga-centre." Classes range from costume design and comedy writing to Disney heroine appreciation, Shakespeare bootcamp and more. The one-hour courses start at $9.99 per session. Scholarships are available for families in need as well. See the full class schedule and register at NTPA.org/virtual.

NTPA is also hoping to get people to showcase their talent in its new, virtual "North Texas's Got Talent" competition. The competition offers performers of all ages a chance to virtually "take the stage" to compete for cash and other prizes. There will be four regional rounds of competition hosted by Plano, Fairview, Frisco and Dallas, as well as a North Texas round. Round one has finished, but round two's submission deadline for talent videos is April 24. For full details please visit NTPA.org/talent.

PBS Kids: The TV network is celebrating Earth Day from April 20-May 29 with new episodes that allow families to explore natural wonders and creatures of the world from the comfort of home. Wild Kratts will have kids embarking on creature-powered adventures in the Amazon while Nature Cat takes viewers on a tour of natural landmarks around the U.S. and Molly of Denali adventures across Alaska. Families may be stuck at home, but through this new programming they can discover new places, meet new people and learn about the world.

Shelves going virtual

Dallas Public Library: The virtual branch of the library website lists online resources for cardholders. Through Overdrive and netLibrary, cardholders can access digital content including audiobooks, music, e-books and some video. Subject guides (i.e. becoming a citizen, starting a small business, etc.) by the staff of the Urban Information Center are also available. Through Dallas After School Homework Help (DASH), children can get free, one-on-one tutoring in English, math and science, and parents can receive help with résumés and cover letters, test prep and more. Callers can hear a story on the library's storyline at 214-446-2222. Magazines and journal articles (including The Dallas Morning News historical archive and The New York Times) are available through the library's databases, and cardholders can view an online exhibit thanks to the library's Texas/Dallas History and Archives Division.

Denton Public Library: The library is hosting the Virtually Together Book Club for all ages through May 1. Follow the library's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for online programs and activities. The online library has tools for learning and access to CloudLibrary and Hoopla e-books, audiobooks, movies and more.

DeSoto Public Library: The library is providing curbside pickup services weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons can call 972-230-9665 or visit the library catalog to request items. After receiving a notification that their items are ready, cardholders can park by the outside book drop on the north entrance facing Ten Mile Creek, call the library again and library staff will bring the reserved items to the car. Items can be returned to the outside book drop.

Legacy West: Kids can enjoy Legacy West Virtual Story Time with Bibliobar Saturdays at 11 a.m. on the Legacy West Facebook page. Kids are also invited to make a special book request in the videos' comments section. If watchers would like to own the book themselves, no-contact book delivery is available when orders are placed through bibliobar.com.

Additionally, Legacy West has partnered with Creative Parties for Kids to bring The Story Lady to kids at home via Facebook livestream. The Story Lady aims to share stories and activities to keep children, especially those ages 2-7, learning and engaged. For a more personal touch, Creative Parties for Kids also offers 20-minute FaceTime calls with one of the characters.

Richardson Public Library: The library is offering curbside pickup Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays 2 to 5:30 p.m. No services are available April 12. Cardholders can search for items in the library's catalog, place them on hold and wait for notification that those items are ready for pick up (usually 24 hours). Patrons then can park at the library and call 972-744-4363. Library workers will check out those items and deliver them to cardholders at their cars.

RPL also has a digital library and educational resources for kids including animated picture books and free educational videos and interactive games and study help for tests through the Learning Express Library.
Updated, April 27 at 10:15 a.m.: More events and programs have been added to this story.

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North Texas zoos, planetariums and more are keeping families engaged

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It's been over a month since many families started holing up at home and if boredom is starting to creep in, fear not! Gardens, museums, aquariums, zoos and more have brought the fun to you to keep kids and families engaged during social-isolation and quarantine.

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Looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied? These free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time.

Middle Grade

Audrey's Magic Nine
Written by Michelle Wright and illustrated by Courtney Huddleston, Francesco Gerbino, and Tracy Bailey, this webcomic, now a series of graphic novels published by Farthing Press, centers on a black orphan adopted by a well-meaning but clueless suburban white couple.

Breaking Cat News
House cats Elvis, Puck, and Lupin report on such breaking news stories as "The people are missing!" and "There's a box with a towel inside it on the kitchen table." Georgia Dunn's hilarious webcomic, with its feline's-eye view of the world, is also being published by Andrews McMeel as a series of graphic novels.

Cucumber Quest
In GiGi D.G.'s video game-esque tale, adorable Cucumber the bunny and his sister Almond go up against a series of baddies. A vibrant palette, nonstop action, and a bizarre cast of friends and foes make for immersive reading. Also available as a series of graphic novels published by First Second.

Homestuck
Andrew Hussie's wildly popular webcomic follows John Egbert, who on his 13th birthday plays a video game that unleashes the apocalypse. Available in print from Viz Media.

Ozy and Millie
Two anthropomorphic foxes navigate the world in this sweetly snarky webcomic, now a graphic novel published by Andrews McMeel, by Dana Simpson, creator of the best-selling "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" series. Enjoy the archive, or check out reruns on GoComics!

Scared by the Bell
Though being the new kid is never easy, it's especially hard for Peter, an average kid whose classmates include a mummy, a pumpkinhead, and a skeleton. Creator Dylan Campbell updates this hilariously creepy webcomic every week.

Wormworld Saga
Still reeling from the loss of his mother, Jonas escapes into his vivid daydreams. After making his way through a portal in his grandmother's strange painting, he finds himself lost in a fantasy world, unable to return. Daniel Lieske's arresting comic series has also been published in print format by Lion Forge.

YA

As Per Usual
Dami Lee's self-deprecating webcomic details her quest "to be a real lady person," from dating woes to FOMO in the age of social distancing. The graphic novelBe Everything at Once, available from Chronicle, collects many of the entries in her webcomic.

As the Crow Flies
Two outsiders endure microaggressions on a Christian backpacking trip and find solace in each other. Melanie Gillman's contemplative, poignant webcomic was published as a graphic novel by Iron Circus Comics and won a Stonewall Honor in 2018.

Bird and Moon-Science and Nature Comics
Whether naturalist and science writer Rosemary Mosco is describing how to distinguish a dolphin from a porpoise, offering improvements on bird species (like hummingbirds that are 10,000% bigger), or urging readers to join the fight against climate change, her abiding passion for the natural world comes through loud and clear in this delightfully quirky webcomic. Available from Andrew McMeels asBirding Is My Favorite Video Game: Cartoons About the Natural World from Bird and Moon.

Check, Please!
When a happy-go-lucky former figure skater joins his college hockey team, hilarity ensues, but so do lasting friendships and even a burgeoning romance between protagonist Bitty and team captain Jack. Ngozi Ukazu's webcomic has garnered a loyal fan base, and the graphic novels, published by First Second, are just as popular.

Cheshire Crossing
What became of Alice, Wendy Darling, and Dorothy Gale after they returned from Wonderland, Neverland, and Oz? Though few believed their stories, the three girls meet and find kinship in one another. Andy Weir and Sarah Andersen's enchanting webcomic-turned-graphic novel (published by Ten Speed) will inspire readers to write their own fan fiction.

DeadEndia
Hamish Steele's webcomic, now a print series published by Nobrow, centers on an amusement haunted house with a mysterious portal that entices demons, ghosts, and angels.

Deep Dark Fears
Fran Krause creates mordantly funny yet tender comics based on emails submitted by readers detailing the absurd but deeply resonant fears that plague them (What if, while walking over me in bed, my cat steps on both my eyes? What if, when I take off my goggles, the suction yanks out my eyes?). Two graphic novels, Deep Dark Fears and , based on the webcomic have been published by Ten Speed.

(H)afrocentric
Now a graphic novel series published by PM Press, this raw, deeply funny, provocative webcomic from Juliana "Jewels" Smith, Ronald Nelson, and Mike Hampton follows a black revolutionary college freshman and her friends dealing with racism, gentrification, and privilege at Ronald Reagan University.

Heartstopper
Since 2016, Alice Oseman has been chronicling the burgeoning romance between Nick and Charlie, two secondary characters from her prose novel Solitaire. Her sweet, manga-flavored tale will be published in graphic novel format by Scholastic next month.

On a Sunbeam
Tillie Walden's mesmerizing, strikingly original space epic seamlessly blends romance and sci-fi. In graphic novel format, published by First Second, On a Sunbeam has racked up accolades, making its way onto numerous best books lists and being named a YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel.

Space Boy
To make the long trip back home to Earth from a mining colony deep in outer space, Amy and her family must be cryogenically frozen, and when Amy returns, her friends are far older, and she's not sure where she fits in. With fluid linework and a pitch-perfect palette, this tender webcomic from Stephen McCranie, now published by Dark Horse as a graphic novel series, is ideal for sci-fi readers and newcomers to the genre alike.

Ariel Slamer Ries's webcomic, now published in graphic novel format by Lion Forge, takes place in the magical world of Hyalin, where witches' magic depends on the length of their hair. But revealing one's power can be perilous.

Mahnaz Dar

Mahnaz Dar (mdar@mediasourceinc.com) is Reference and Professional Reading Editor for Library Journal and School Library Journal and can be found on Twitter @DibblyFresh.

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19 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged

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Looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied? These free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time. Middle Grade Audrey's Magic Nine Written by Michelle Wright and illustrated by Courtney Huddleston, Francesco Gerbino, and Tracy Bailey, this webcomic, now a series of graphic novels published by Farthing Press, centers on a black orphan adopted by a well-meaning but clueless suburban white couple.

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Star Wars Theme Song Acapella HD - Jimmy Fallon

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National Book Club: Bridge to Terebithia author today!

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Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 30 books, including 16 novels for children and young people. She won the Newbery Medal twice, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and in 1981. Jacob Have I Loved won the National Book Award in 1977 and The Master Puppeteer won the National Book Award in 1979 and was also a Newbery Honor Book. For the body of her work, she received the Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1998, The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2006, and in 2000 was named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. The Great Gilly Hopkins

The Patersons have four grown children and seven grandchildren. Katherine currently resides in Vermont with her faithful dog, Pixie.

Download a PDF of at Scribd (Students can access a 30 day free trial through https://www.scribd.com/readfree make sure you use this link, or it will ask you for a credit card).

Check your public library to see if they have a digital copy.

Other possible resources over the weeks include Hoopla and Overdrive.

We encourage you to read before April 30, but if you can't you are still welcome to join us in the Zoom meeting!

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Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 30 books, including 16 novels for children and young people. She won the Newbery Medal twice, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and in 1981. Jacob Have I Loved won the National Book Award in 1977 and The Master Puppeteer won the National Book Award in 1979 and was also a Newbery Honor Book.

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Learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters!

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Another week of self-isolation and social distancing means people are finding ways to pass the time while staying at home.

A deaf woman from the Hudson Valley is helping her community learn American Sign Language or ASL.

Dr. Jennifer Delora, owner of Access Deaf Consulting and known in the deaf community as Red Jen, is teaching her classes virtually now that her normal venue is closed and sessions halted to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

"I wanted to offer something that was important for people to learn that they could enjoy. And that, again, fostered inclusion for everybody," said Delora.

So twice a week, she offers free 30-minute American Sign Language classes online along with a weekend sign-a-long to a popular tune.

"Why not offer the skills that I do have to people and let them have a new experience and learn something? And then maybe when this is all over, they may want to take classes where they live, and become more involved," she said.

Delora also said it was important for her to do this because she wanted people who are interested in learning sign language to do it the right way and to learn about the deaf community culture.

"They get the full experience, you know, but I'm teaching as much as I can for people to stay motivated and interested and to learn a little bit about why I'm doing it and about deaf people," Delora said.

One of the things people will learn in the class is that facial expression and description are an important part of the language.

"They learn whole phrases on how to introduce themselves and have a basic introductory conversation," said Delora.

Delora hopes that with people taking her classes, they will be able to have better interactions with the deaf community and the ability to communicate with them.

She said she wants "to make my fellow deaf people proud. And I want to do what's right for them, so that they also can have people might go over and be able to sign properly."

For more information on Dr. Delora's free ASL classes, go to her Facebook page. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and the Sign-A-Longs are on Saturdays at 7 p.m. as well.

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Deaf Woman Offers Free Virtual Sign Language Classes During Pandemic

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Another week of self-isolation and social distancing means people are finding ways to pass the time while staying at home. A deaf woman from the Hudson Valley is helping her community learn American Sign Language or ASL.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator behind dozens of books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist.

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Great music. No limits. Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence.

ACL is produced by KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell, American Airlines, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits.

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Check Local Listings Great music. No limits. Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence.

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Welcome to the Science page for #NASAatHome! We want to be sure that every student, educator and lifelong learner has access to the resources and inspiration of NASA to continue their studies or enrich their ongoing journey. Below you will find access to everything from formal lesson plans to amazing imagery and stories about how science and exploration are lifting our world. There will also be ongoing opportunities to chat and interact with scientists directly. We know there's a community of space science enthusiasts worldwide, and we want to provide a place to connect and to share the discoveries that continue to unfold.

Please share your stories with us about what you're learning and how you're using digital resources to continue your education during this time. Use #NASAatHome. We look forward to hearing from you, and keep checking back often as we add new content to the page.
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Jump to: Activities | Meet Our People | Other Languages Welcome to the Science page for #NASAatHome! We want to be sure that every student, educator and lifelong learner has access to the resources and inspiration of NASA to continue their studies or enrich their ongoing journey.

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Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell's work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary. The Museum, which is accredited by the American Association of Museums, is the most popular year-round cultural attraction in the Berkshires.

The Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's work, including 574 original paintings and drawings. Rockwell lived in Stockbridge for the last 25 years of his life. Rockwell's Stockbridge studio, moved to the Museum site, is open to the public from May through October, and features original art materials, his library, furnishings, and personal items. The Museum also houses the Norman Rockwell Archives, a collection of more than 100,000 items, including working photographs, letters, personal calendars, fan mail, and business documents.

Norman Rockwell Museum's mission is to promote art appreciation, education, and engagement in visual communication through the art of Norman Rockwell and other outstanding illustrators. The Museum curates innovative exhibitions that explore Rockwell's art and the art of illustration.

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Having spent its first 24 years at the Old Corner House on Stockbridge's Main Street, the Museum moved to its present location, The Linwood Estate, a 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River Valley, in 1993. Internationally renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern designed the Museum gallery building.

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Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell's work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary. The Museum, which is accredited by the American Association of Museums, is the most popular year-round cultural attraction in the Berkshires.

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Earthx2020 to be held Virtually

Earthx2020 in Partnership with the National Geographic Society will be Held Virtually from April 22-27 to Mark the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Earthx2020 in Partnership with the National Geographic Society will be Held Virtually from April 22-27 to Mark the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. In light of the rapidly developing news of COVID-19, CDC guidelines, and City of Dallas requirements, EarthX will host its Earthx2020 Conferences and EarthxFilm Festival virtually and cancel its EXPO physical event at Fair Park for the year.

Most Earthx2020 Conferences will be presented virtually from April 23-27, and into May.

EarthxEnergy's Responsible Energy Acquisition conference and the EarthxLaw conference will be held live in the fall.

The 50th Earth Day Celebration will be livestreamed on April 22nd.

The virtual experience will be layered with EarthXR and EarthxFilm Festival programming of select 2020 films and extended reality features, with the physical Film Festival to be held in the fall.

The EarthxGlobal Gala and the world premiere of The Way of the Rain - Hope For Earth will be held in the fall.

"EarthX continues to move our mission forward to connect, collaborate and celebrate. Our mission is relevant, and this global situation is a great example of how interconnected we are to each other and the planet."

COVID-19 Response 3/13/2020

EarthX cares deeply about the health and well-being of our community. We have great sympathy for those directly touched by the impact of COVID-19.

We continue to closely follow all guidance from global, federal and local health authorities to implement what is needed for the good of our community.

EXPOSITION
Back in 2021

CONFERENCE
April 22-27, 2020 - Virtual Events

FILM FESTIVAL
April 22-26, 2020 - Virtual Screenings

BANQUETS
Back in 2021

GLOBAL GALA
Sept. 26, 2020 - The Statler Hotel - Dallas

EarthX is a proud member of IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, a membership union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member Organizations and the input of more than 15,000 Experts. This diversity and vast expertise make IUCN the Global Authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

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On April 22, celebrate our planet with these nine Earth Day activities.

This April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which was first celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues. Since its founding, people around the globe have honored the Earth and supported environmental initiatives on this day. Even though we may be stuck inside and unable to participate in group activities this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can find other ways to celebrate with these Earth Day activities that you can do at home.

1. Plant a garden or add some green to your space.

If you have access to a backyard (or even a window box), now is the perfect time to plant a garden. A small herb garden is easy to grow and maintain, and it provides fresh flavors for your future dishes. Plant flowers, vegetables, a tree - the possibilities are endless. Local gardening centers are open in states throughout the country, with some even offering no-contact pickup. You can even have plants delivered straight to your doorstep if there isn't a garden center near you.

2. Take a walk (while social distancing) and discover native plants.

If you're able to do so, take a walk around your neighborhood (while observing social distancing rules) and learn about the plants and animals that live in your area. You can use the Native Plant Finder website to search for plants in your zip code, or do a little research about the animals native to your region. Starting Tuesday, you can learn how to experience the magic of nature from home with Disney's Wilderness Explorers at Home on the My Disney Experience app.

3. Learn about recyclables.

Sure, you recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans, but there are probably a lot more things that you could be recycling. Take this time to refresh your knowledge of local recycling rules, and find out where you can recycle materials like textiles and electronic waste.

4. Shop sustainable brands online.

5. Watch a documentary about the Earth.

Cure your cabin fever with a documentary that reminds you of the Earth's expansive beauty. On Netflix, check out Our Planet, a stunning docuseries hosted by David Attenborough that features beautiful footage and explores how climate change has impacted our world. Disney+ recently released Disneynature's "Elephant" and "Dolphin Reef," which come with a downloadable activity packet, perfect for kids learning from home.

6. Rethink food scraps.

Approximately 30 to 40 percent of the U.S. food supply becomes waste, according to the USDA. Take after chefs like Belmond Mount Nelson's Rudi Liebenberg, who have reduced waste in their restaurants by finding resourceful ways to repurpose food items that would otherwise be thrown out. Get inspiration from the cocktail program at Showfish Bar at Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina in the Hamptons, which uses food scraps to flavor their drinks. Use leftover fruit and vegetables to make DIY infused spirits or syrups (think cucumber gin or strawberry tequila) for a refreshing at-home cocktail. Use sustainable liquors from Gray Whale Gin and Humboldt Distillery to benefit eco-conscious charities while you sip.

7. Look for stars.

Earth Day just happens to correspond with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, so there's never been a better time to learn how to stargaze. If clear skies permit, get outside and look up - you might be rewarded with a shooting star or two.

8. Donate to charity.

While you might not be able to participate in group Earth Day activities like beach cleanups or festivals, you can still make a difference from home. Whether you want to protect endangered species or promote clean energy, there's a charity for you. For this year's Global Vision Awards, Travel + Leisure featured a number of initiatives, organizations, and governments making strides in conservation and sustainability.

9. Take a virtual field trip.

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Welcome to the Quarantine Contest Series

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Battlefields everyone should visit

Over the course of three long days in the summer of 1863, 165,000 men met a Gettysburg and fought one of the most dramatic battles in Americans history, engaging in a fierce struggle over what kind of country the United States should be. Today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of the brave soldiers who fought and died at such iconic places as Little Round Top, Devil's Den, Cemetery Ridge, and Culp's Hill. While you're there, make sure to pay your respects at the Soldiers National Cemetery and visit the David Wills House, where Abraham Lincoln stayed the night before he delivered his Gettysburg Address. The Civil War Trust is proud to have saved more than 900 acres of hallowed ground at numerous key sites at and around Gettysburg, including the site of Lee's Headquarters on Seminary Ridge.

Ulysses S. Grant is sometimes remembered as a blundering butcher. Those who study his audacious campaign against Vicksburg know better. Over the course of three months in the summer of 1863, Grant carried out one of the most brilliantly executed campaigns in the annals of military history, ultimately capturing the "Gibraltar of the South" and severing the Confederacy in two. Today, visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park can walk the trenches and scenes of battle where Lincoln's great general changed the course of the Civil War. Be sure to also visit the USS Cairo ironclad warship, recovered from a river bottom and on display.

When President Abraham Lincoln learned of the Union defeat at Fredericksburg in December 1862, he responded, "If there is a place worse than hell, I'm in it." Lincoln's horror was understandable. At Fredericksburg Confederate General Robert E. Lee won one of his most decisive victories, inflicting massive casualties on the Union Army despite being heavily outnumbered. Almost a century and a half later, the Civil War Trust won a victory at Fredericksburg almost as decisive, successfully preserving more than 200 acres of hallowed ground at the Slaughter Pen Farm. Thanks to the efforts of the Trust, visitors can follow the Union's attack on Lee's Army of Northern Virginia from beginning to end.

On October 19, 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia, General George Washington shocked the world when he secured the surrender of British General Charles Lord Cornwallis . While the war that started at Lexington and Concord in 1775 would officially continue until the signing of the war-ending Treaty of Paris in 1783, the decisive victory of the Americans and their French allies at Yorktown ensured the success of the United States' movement for independence. Today, visitors to Colonial National Park can see with their own eyes the site of Washington's most decisive victory.

Early on the morning of April 19, 1775 a shot rang out in Lexington, Massachusetts. While historians do not know who fired that shot, its significance cannot be over overstated. Not only did the shot fired at Lexington inaugurate a day of combat that would ultimately claim 122 lives, but it also ignited a war that forever changed the world, bringing into existence a nation dedicated to the proposition that all human beings are equal. Today, visitors to Minute Man National Historic Park can discover the story of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and walk in the footsteps of men who changed the world.

Resources for historic sites and tourism entities

According to the National Park Service, more than 109 million people visited historic sites within the National Park System in 2018 - a powerful illustration of how significant heritage tourism can be for surrounding communities. The American Battlefield Trust strives to help promote the unique benefits of visiting historic sites and showcase how these exceptional resources can form pillars of local and regional tourism infrastructure.

In some cases, the Trust may be able to provide its historic and educational resources to battlefield parks, historic sites, museums and other relevant entities - such as regional tourism bodies - for use with appropriate copyright attribution and credit. This may include Trust-produced videos and Animated Maps, economic impact studies, battle maps, photographs and articles. Please inquire about your intended use and how the Trust can support your mission. Please let us know how the Trust can support your mission with its unique content. Email Director of Communications, Mary Koik, to find out more

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LHQ Flipgrid topic of the week - Show us the books!

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Writing Tips for Tweens - Penguin Classroom Portal

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Fun writing tips and advice for Tweens from award-winning and bestselling authors! Featured authors include Veera Hiranandani, Ibi Zoboi, Adam Gidwitz, Joseph Bruchac, Celia C. Pérez, Victoria Jamieson, Torrey Maldonado, Lexie Bean, Jessica Kim, and Max Brallier!

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You don't need to make a trip to the grocery store when you have these pantry-friendly recipes on hand.

We've all been there-you're staring at the pantry, not sure how to turn all of the canned goods and seasoning packets into an actual meal. We've gathered up some of our favorite recipes that use common pantry items, so the next time you need inspiration for that extra chicken broth or can of chopped tomatoes, you'll have plenty of ideas in your back pocket.

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33 Dinner Recipes You Can Make with What's in Your Pantry

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Jarrett Lerner is putting his new unreleased book online!

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Knight's of the Kid's Table

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"The Peachy-slash-Cheesy Tournament of Champions"

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The Parts of the Contents' Table

PART I: A Feast to End All Feasts
Chapters 1, 2, and 3 Chapters 4, 5, and 6 Chapters 7, 8, and 9
PART II: The Forest of Egergrel
Chapters 10, 11, and 12
Chapters 13 and 14

Chapters 15, 16, and 17

PART III: Encounters in the Night

PART IV: The Peachy-slash-Cheesy Tournament of Champions

PART V: A Blow of the Scrumbittlethwaight

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Past episodes of our previous Breakout EDU LIVE events.

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Jason Reynolds is hosting a writing workshop for you

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The world's brightest minds are racing to create a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. It must prove to be safe and effective, and will have the chance to make history and put an end to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are about 70 different SARS-CoV-2 potential vaccines being put forth by companies around the world. 3 of those candidates have begun clinical trials. The other 67 potential vaccines are in the pre-clinical phase.

When a vaccine gets the green light to leave the pre-clinical phase, it begins a rigorous three stage process where its effects are studied in humans. In Phase 1 the vaccine is administered to a small group of volunteers. It is studied closely to make sure that it does not harm patients. In Phase 2 the vaccine will be given to a larger group of volunteers, this time usually with focus on the vaccine's ability to illicit the appropriate immune response to a disease and to study different dosage levels. Phase 3 expands the study to thousands of people, and the vaccine is again tested for its efficacy and safety. After a vaccine makes it through the three phases it will undergo final regulatory review and approval. Then it can then be manufactured and administered to the public.

There are many different types of vaccines being studied, including whole virus vaccines, recombinant protein subunit vaccines, antibody vaccines, and nucleic acid vaccines. Companies are pursuing several routes for their potential vaccines to be delivered. Many will use a traditional injection to deliver the vaccine, and others are studying a new delivery method that uses a small patch of dissolvable microneedles to deliver the vaccine to the surface of the skin. However, regardless of the route of vaccine administration or method it uses to activate the immune system, what will be most important is that scientists are able to thoroughly study the vaccines effects so that the end result is safe to administer to our worldly population.

The majority of experts have said that we can expect this process to take 12-18 months. This means that while we are waiting on vaccine, we must continue to put forth strong mitigation efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus so that healthcare can continue to meet needs of Covid-19 patients while waves of new infection occur. Continue to be vigilant with social distancing (6ft), wear a cloth facemask, and practice careful hand hygiene; a vaccine will be here before you know it!

Erin Helgar, BSN, RN (MPE)

References:

Al Jazeera. (2020, April 12). Where does the world stand on a coronavirus vaccine? Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/world-stand-coronavirus-vaccine-200412085842883.html

Dresden, D. (2020, March 12). Coronavirus vaccine: Development, timeline, and more. Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronavirus-vaccine#development

Kaiser Permanente. (2020, April 3). Kaiser Permanente launches first coronavirus vaccine trial. Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/recent-news/news-2020/kaiser-permanente-launches-coronavirus-vaccine-study-seattle

Rees/ European Pharmaceutical Review, V. (2020, April 3). Novel microneedle array developed to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to mice. Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/116290/novel-microneedle-array-developed-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccine-to-mice/

Vaccine Testing and Approval Process. (2014, May 1). Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/test-approve.html

World Health Organization. (2020, April 13). Public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development. Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/13-04-2020-public-statement-for-collaboration-on-covid-19-vaccine-development

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Forty years ago the doors of the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) opened for the first time. The mission was clear: preserve and bring to life the mystique of early ranch life in the American Southwest. Since the doors opened on July 4, 1976, hundreds of thousands of people have come through our facility. The NRHC is now recognized as the No. 1 visitor attraction in Lubbock. We constantly search for ways to enrich our visitors' experiences and increase our public exposure. We have developed a plan to substantially enrich the experience of all who walk through our doors. It is called the Ranch Life Learning Center.

This center is designed to give an accurate, adult level ranch life educational experience in a format that will absolutely enrich the lives of children of all ages. This information will be communicated through the character and language of a very familiar ranch personality-Hank the Cowdog. Children will learn, perhaps for the first time, how beef cattle are the "magic machines that turn grass into beef." Adults will learn, perhaps for the first time, such little understood concepts as how the four-chambered ruminant stomach really works. The Ranch Life Learning Center will be an indoor/ outdoor comprehensive learning experience.

The Payne Foundation of Pampa, Texas, awarded the Ranching Heritage Association a grant of $50,000 to conceptualize and plan this new venue. They wanted us to dream big. We are now seeking funds to make building modifications, construct additional structures and equip the site with appropriate ranch equipment and features. Our quest for these funds includes solicitations to foundations, businesses, industries and individuals. Abundant naming opportunities will be available. We expect the Ranch Life Learning Center to enrich the visitor experience so dramatically at the NRHC that annual attendance figures may increase by 400%. This will, in turn, bring its own set of challenges, but the challenges of success are always easy to meet. Watch with bated breath while we move into this exciting new phase of life at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

To learn more about the Ranch Life Learning Center, contact Julie Hodges at 806-742-0498.

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If you are looking to learn how to draw anime you've come to the right place. AnimeOutline is one of the best and largest resources for quality, original anime and manga style drawing tutorials. Check below for some step by step drawing guides as well as other anime related tips and advice!

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Decorah Eagles Cam - watch live footage of Bald Eagles | Explore.org

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As almost all events are canceling and rescheduling for the foreseeable future, musicians are moving to social media and digital platforms to livestream concerts from their homes, empty venues, or wherever they can. Many Texan artists have hopped on this effort since the cancellation of SXSW, but there are plenty of upcoming series and concerts from all across the state that you can tune into as you're social distancing. We've compiled a list so you can start planning breaks from writing , and we'll continue to update this page as more artists announce their livestream plans. Some of these livestreams require a fee, but most are free with the suggestion of tips via digital tip jars or donations to local charities.

Ongoing
Jackie Venson Gina Chavez
Latin-folk singer and Austinite Gina Chavez is livestreaming nightly sessions from her home where you can watch her jam out or build a song starting with a single looped vocal recording. Watch her previous recordings on her Facebook page or tune in at 8 p.m. for the newest livestream.
Cat Cohen Space Kiddettes DJ Mel Snarky Puppy
After the cancellation of their spring tour, Snarky Puppy, the ten-piece jazz fusion band that formed at UNT, announced that they're offering a variety of master classes. Different members of the ensemble will cover topics of their choice. Their first class is this Friday at 3 p.m. with Michael League talking about music composition.
Marc Rebillet
Stream daily doses of funk music by Dallas native Marc Rebillet across his social platforms. You'll find him cozied up in a kimono playing music on his synth, making beats, and taking calls from fans in between.
Social Distance Piano Lounge
Tuesdays at 9 p.m., join pianist and musical director Ammon Taylor for soothing cocktail lounge music. Listen to him play medleys, mash up genres, and take requests on his Facebook page.
Ryan Bingham
Since March 16, Ryan Bingham's been livestreaming a song a day on his Instagram and Facebook. Keep an eye out in the evenings for his acoustic live jam sessions, or you can watch his previous videos on both pages.
Nina Diaz
Guitarist and lead singer of Girl in a Coma, Nina Diaz has been livestreaming acoustic videos on her Facebook since March 20. So far, she's played covers of some of her favorites, like "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS and "Beyond" by Leon Bridges.
Wade Bowen
Waco country singer Wade Bowen has been hosting a weekly "Quaranstream" series every Friday at 8 p.m. Join him and occasional guests virtually from his garage on his Facebook page.
Colin Gilmore
Lubbock native Colin Gilmore's bringing weekly concerts and interviews straight to your living room. Starting March 24 and recurring every Tuesday at 2 p.m., Gilmore will host "The Walkdown," an interview series with different guests focusing on ways to stay creative and sane-you can find more details on his Facebook page. And on Fridays, Gilmore is hosting his "Cabin Fever Couch Concert Livestream" featuring live tunes starting at 6 p.m. on Facebook.
Erykah Badu
Dallas native Erykah Badu her plans to livestream a performance, in which fans pick the songs and pay $1 to stream. Her first livestream was on March 24 here, and from her note, it looks like there will be more to come.
Disco, TX
DJ and event planner Blake Ward typically plays parties across Dallas but has recently put his efforts toward a streaming show to help out the city's creative community. His has surpassed his initial goal of $1,200, so he's now hoping to raise $2,500 to bring on more artists. On March 24, they posted their first round of content on YouTube, which includes a DJ set by Kickstarter Cory Kilduff, a performance by 88 Killa, and a "happy hour." Subscribe to their channel for updates on their newest videos.

March 26
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
CAMH has canceled all public events, but that hasn't stopped them from posting content and supporting their art community. At 6:30 p.m. tune into their YouTube channel to join CAMH's Teen Council and a lineup of local bands performing.

March 28
Virtual Maestro
On Saturdays, Austin's Hideout Theatre typically brings in a troupe of local improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions. On March 28 at 10 p.m., they're taking the show virtual and audiences will be able to watch on Twitch.

March 29
Hideout Kids Virtual Show
For some kid-friendly entertainment, Austin's Hideout Theatre is hosting an experimental show of games and storytelling on their Twitch channel. Tune in for plenty of laughs at 11 a.m.

April 10
Stories From the Road
April 16

No matter the circumstances, April 16 is to be celebrated as Selena's birthday. Bidi Bidi Banda, an Austin-based Selena tribute band, is planning a #BidiBidiBirthday in case we're still social distancing then. The party starts at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live and Instagram Live .

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March 19
Love & Lightstream Cabin Fever Couch Fest 'Til Further Notice Women That Rock
March 20
ACL Stands with Austin
(Editor's note: This event will be hosted by Andy Langer, who hosts our National Podcast of Texas.)

In an effort to help those hit hardest by SXSW's cancellation, Austin City Limits Radio will host a two-hour telethon-style event raising money for the Austin Community Foundation's Stand with Austin Fund. or to exclusive work-at-home performances by Britt Daniel of Spoon, Shakey Graves, Jackie Venson, the Texas Gentlemen, and many other artists.
Fat Tony's Extremely Free Concert
As a fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank , rapper Fat Tony is livestreaming a from , a Brooklyn venue. The show starts at 9 p.m., but you can donate to the cause ahead of time .
Emily Gimble
The third-generation Texas musician Emily Gimble (granddaughter of the legendary Johnny Gimble) is having a "virtual hootenanny" from Caldwell County. The livestream starts at 6 p.m., and Gimble has said that she plans for these performances to become ongoing.

March 21
Shakin' All Over Sydney Wright's CoVid-eo Show
Austin-based singer-songwriter Sydney Wright plans to livestream a performance on Facebook Live. Tune in at 8 p.m. for the Snyder native, who was set to play for SXSW .
Azul Barrientos The Suffers
Live from Houston, the Suffers are streaming a concert full of funk and soul. Be sure to tune in at 8:30 p.m. on their Facebook page.

March 22
Jeff Plankenhorn Lisa Loeb
Dallas musician Lisa Loeb released her new music video for "Sing Out," made in collaboration with 5-Minute Crafts in an "effort to share some ideas for things to do at home." Loeb plans to livestream a concert from her living room on March 22.

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How to Set Up the Hunt

Start by printing out the clue cards. We've rounded up five free Easter scavenger hunts that you can download and print at home, depending on which version works best for your family.

Next, hide the clues! You can either hide them in the open or tuck them inside plastic Easter eggs and hide those. If you have more than one child, try color coding the plastic eggs so that each child is assigned one color. Mix up the order of the clues and have kids only pick up eggs in their color. Make sure each child has the same clue as their last clue.

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Sign-ups for the Virtual Advanced Shakespeare Workshop are now open!
All students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 are eligible!
This workshop will help you learn how to work with Shakespearean text and language! This class is recommended for those wanting to audition for our summer Shakespeare production of 12th Night: A Rock Musical, in collaboration with Shakespeare Dallas!
Attend a minimum of 5 sessions and you get to go straight to callbacks!
When?

April 11 - 30, 2020 | Mondays and Thursdays from 6 pm - 7 pm | Saturdays from 1 pm - 2 pm

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From the comfort of your own home! Make sure you have space to move around. Video conferencing link will be sent once registration is complete.
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An At-Home Activity Program Curated by DC Middle Grade Authors and Artists Tune In to DC Kids Social Channels for Kid-Friendly, Downloadable Activity Kits and Graphic Novel Previews, Plus Interactive Author/Artist Videos
Meg Cabot, Agnes Garbowska, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Minh Lê, Michael Northrop,
Ridley Pearson, Kirk Scroggs, and Gene Luen Yang, Among Others
Today DC launched DC Kids Camp, a fun new program to help parents engage kids at home. Parents can follow DC Kids social channels- Twitter and Instagram -to download kid-friendly, superhero-themed activities and previews of past and upcoming DC middle grade graphic novels to enjoy at home. The DC Kids social channels will also feature entertaining videos from all-star authors and artists for parents and kids to watch together.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - "Make a Green Lantern Ring with Minh Lê"

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - "Superman Origami with Gene Luen Yang"

Friday, March 27, 2020 - "Make Your Own Superhero with Dustin Hansen"

With DC Kids Camp, kids will learn how to draw their favorite DC Super Heroes, gain inspiration and skills to make their own comics, and unlock their creativity with fun, off-the-wall how-to videos like draw-alongs with Agnes Garbowska (DC Super Hero Girls), origami tutorials with Gene Luen Yang (Superman Smashes the Klan), make-your-own Green Lantern ring demonstrations with Minh Lê (Green Lantern: Legacy), and many more captivating activities!

Activity sheets, coloring pages, blank comic book pages, middle grade graphic novel previews, and additional downloadable content will be shared daily to parents across DC Kids social channels. Parents can also receive DC Kids Camp content directly in their inboxes on Mondays and Fridays by signing up for the DC Family newsletter.

Families can also tune in Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. PT to the @dccomicskids Twitter and @dckids Instagram channels to watch fun, interactive videos with DC authors and artists together. The first installment, "Make a Green Lantern Ring with Minh Lê," debuts today, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

The first week's author/artist video schedule includes:

Additional books and DC author/artists to be featured via DC Kids Camp include:

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The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless explicit permission is granted.
Below will find: Blank Comic Book Pages, Special Activities, "Finish This Story!" Story Starters, "How to Draw..." Instructions, "Finish This Comic!" Comics, and Drawing/Writing Prompts.
More activities are being added to this page regularly, so make sure to check back for more. And if you like the activities below, don't miss my activity books, GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE and GIVE THIS BOOK A COVER, available wherever books are sold!
Click on the numbers below to find a variety of different blank comic book pages. Each number corresponds to a different arrangement of panels on the page. Print out a few of each, or a bunch of one kind, and make your own comic!

Special Activities

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"Finish This Comic!" Comics

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Below you will find some drawing prompt activity sheets. Completed drawings can also be used as creative writing prompts.

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Learn how to design your own theme park from the best - Disney!

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Have you ever wondered how theme parks come to life? Disney Imagineers from hundreds of career disciplines around the world share how they use a wide range of skills - from story development and conceptual design, to math, physics and engineering - that all come together to create immersive experiences. Imagineering in a Box allows you to explore different aspects of theme park design, from characters to ride development, as you design a theme park of your very own.

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Explore The Hidden Worlds of our National Parks

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The "Dog Man" and "Captain Underpants" author, country music icon, and Reading Rainbow legend start initiatives this week to help students, parents, and educators.

Authors and celebrities continue to try to help students, parents, and educators during the coronavirus pandemic that has closed schools and put stay-at-home orders in place across the country. This week, Dav Pilkey, Dolly Parton, and LeVar Burton begin their initiatives.

Dav Pilkey at Home, a collaboration between the "Dog Man" and "Captain Underpants" author and the Library of Congress (LOC), launches today with free activities, including how-to-draw demonstrations, read-alouds, and resources from the LOC's collections. On Fridays at 8 a.m. EDT, new video content created by Pilkey will be released. More videos and content, including downloadable activities, discussions about books, and tips to create characters or act out scenes from the "Dog Man" series will be added periodically throughout the week.

Dav Pilkey at Home can be found on Twitter (@ LibraryCongress and @scholastic), Facebook ( facebook.com/libraryofcongress and facebook.com/scholastic), the Library of Congress website ( loc.gov/engage), and on the Dav Pilkey at Home and Learn at Home pages on the Scholastic site ( scholastic.com/davpilkeyathome and scholastic.com/learnathome).

On Thursday night, Parton begins "Goodnight with Dolly." The legendary country singer founded Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that sends books to kids from birth until they start school, in 1990. Now she will be tapping those titles for a weekly read-aloud video series on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

"Hello, I'm Dolly Parton, the book lady from the Imagination Library," Parton said in the video announcing the series of storytimes that will be found on the Imagination Library's social media channels on Twitter, on Instagram, and Facebook.

On Friday, Reading Rainbow fans can return to their youth as Burton begins "LeVar Burton Reads," a Twitter livestream of read-alouds that he will do three times a week, divided by age group. Mondays at noon EDT, he will read for children; Wednesdays at 6 EDT will be YA; and starting April 3, Fridays at 9 p.m. EDT will be for adults.

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By now, you're surely aware of the plethora of livestreaming and virtual options available on the internet. There's the Metropolitan Opera, a virtual museum visit, a walk down the Great Wall of China, and much more. But, we want to add one more to the list because not only is it super cool, but it will also make you feel like you're getting out in nature too.

The National Parks Service (NPS) has long offered virtual experiences of some of its greatest parks to help people the world over to come and explore digitally. And one of its neatest explorations is its virtual visit to the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

"High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife - treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert," NPS wrote about the park. "Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves - formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes."

The service further explained, the park has a particularly storied history as it's a place where plenty of human activity has taken place from prehistoric people to historic American Indians. It added, "...Cavern accessibility development and tourism have left reminders of their presence, and have contributed to the rich and diverse history of the area."

For in-person visitors, the park has two historic districts, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: The Cavern Historic District and the Rattlesnake Springs Historic District. Guests can also learn more about the rich history of the area at its museum, where they can also search the park archives, which NPS explained, contains approximately "one million cultural resource artifacts that are being preserved and protected."

But, again, you don't have to physically go to feel like you're there. Just hop on the virtual tour with a park ranger, who starts the tour by explaining the cave swallows flying around during the day will soon be replaced by "hundreds of Brazilian free-tailed bats."

As you move through the experience, you can choose to see the caves as if you too were one of those flying bats, and learn a bit about echolocation along the way.

From there, virtual visitors will move into The Big Room, a cave structure larger than six football fields, making it the "largest single cave chamber in North America."

And the tour doesn't stop there. But, we'll let you click over and discover all the hidden caverns and treasures for yourself.

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