A Forum on the Arts, Spirituality, Science and Justice
coordinated by Ellen Scheiner
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** Free Lecture **
The Bedford Lyceum is proud to present
“Diversity and Race in Children’s Picture Books”
with Doris Smith
Doris Smith, former Elementary School Librarian for the Bedford Public Schools and past president of the Massachusetts School Library Association will introduce a few of the many children’s picture books available on this topic.
Even if you do not have a young person with which to share these titles, come, and learn about and enjoy these wonderful books for yourself!
SUNDAY, June 5th from 3–4pm (Eastern) via Zoom
PRESENTER: Doris Smith
In addition to having been an Elementary School Librarian in Bedford for over 30 years and served a term as the President of the Massachusetts School Library Association, Doris Smith has had many opportunities to study children’s literature during summers at Children’s Literature New England (CLNE) conferences in Canada, England, Ireland, and the United States. Author Greg McGuire was one of the founding members of CLNE. Doris has also traveled with the Nye Group – which features visits with authors, illustrators, librarians, and educators throughout Europe.
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/93749043115?pwd=aVRFWjVyVlY5TW8rVi80cDhIU3BuQT09
Meeting ID: 937 4904 3115
Passcode: 682807
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For further information, please contact Ellen at mountainbreeze52@gmail.com
** First Parish in Bedford is proud to host this presentation as part of The Bedford Lyceum, a monthly lecture series on a wide range of topics. All talks are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. **