Programs : Children's Enrichment Program : Children's Reading Corner

CHILDREN'S READING CORNER

Once Upon a Time in Women's History...
The Women's Museum invites parents & children (ages 2-8) to join us for a special children's story hour on the last Wednesday & Saturday of each month. The children's story hour will include storybooks and words from women's history as we explore tales from the past & present. This program includes storybook readings and thematic hands-on activities. All programs are free with admission!

For reservations, contact Emily Embry at or (214) 915-0862.

READING LIST AND PROGRAM DATES:

February - "Celebrating Black History Month"
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - Fly High: The Story of Bessie Coleman by Louise Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger, and Teresa Flavin
Saturday, February 26, 2011 - When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson by Pam Munoz Ryan and Brian Selznick

March - "Celebrating Women's History Month"
Saturday, March 26, 2011 - You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer by Shana Corey and Chesley Mclaren
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - My Name is Georgia: A Portrait by Jeanette Winter

April - "Celebrating Earth Day"
Tuesday, April 12 - D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) - special day of children's films, literature and activities related to women's history.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - The Legend of the Blue Bonnet by Tomie Depaola
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - Fancy Nancy: Everyday is Earth Day by Jane O'Conner and Robin Preiss Glasser

May - "Celebrating Mothers & Grandmothers & Asian Heritage Month"
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - A Ride on Mother's Back: A Day of Baby Carrying around the World by Emery Bernhard and Durga Bernhard
Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat and Vo Dinh Mai

June - "Celebrating Summer & Juneteenth"
Wednesday, June 25, 2011 - Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter
Saturday, June 29, 2011 - The Swing by Joe Cepeda

July - "Celebrating Independence"
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - Betsy Ross by Alexandria Wallner
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - Apple Pie Fourth of July by Janet S. Wong

August - "Celebrating Women's Suffrage"
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - Mama Went to Jail for the Vote by Kathleen Karr and Malene Laugesen
Wednesday, August 30, 2011 - Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone and Rebeca Gibbon