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What is Heritage Storytime?
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EPISODE 2: Philly has a Dream for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Episode Description: Join us for the second episode of Heritage Storytime, where we’ll hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspiring “I Have a Dream” speech, read from a book with beautiful illustrations by Caldecott Honor winning artist Kadir Nelson. Dr. King’s powerful message of freedom and equality for all people will be explored further with a virtual tour of the Johnson House, presented in partnership with History Hunters. We’ll learn all about the people who fought for racial justice in Philadelphia in this Underground Railroad Station and House Museum. We’ll also present opportunities for service-learning during the MLK Day of Service and provide additional teaching resources and ideas for exploring the episode’s themes. Episode air date: Jan 13, 2021 Audience: Children in grades 4-5, families, teachers Book: I Have a Dream By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) Episode Partners: History Hunters, Johnson House Historic Site, and Global Citizen |
EPISODE 1: Oney Judge’s Daring Escape from Slavery
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Episode Description: Join us for our first virtual Heritage Storytime episode! We’ll be at the African American Museum in Philadelphia reading the book “My Name Is Oney Judge” by local author Dr. Diane Turner to learn all about Oney’s daring escape from slavery in George Washington’s house in Philadelphia. Then we’ll learn more about slavery in America with a tour of the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery in Germantown. Episode air date: Nov 19, 2020 and Dec 16, 2020 Audience: Children in grades 4-8, families, teachers Book: My Name Is Oney Judge By Diane D. Turner (Author), Cal Massey (Illustrator) Learning Resources: Episode Resource Guide & Suggestions for Viewing Episode Partners: African American Museum in Philadelphia & Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery |