Songwriter Paul Simon and Pulitzer Prize-winner for Poetry, Paul Muldoon, talked about how the art of writing lyrics is a form of literature with writer Bill Flanagan. This program was presented in partnership with PEN New England.

Throughout US history, various presidents and first ladies had china—formal dishware—designed for use at special White House dinners. The colors, patterns, and symbols on the china are unique to each presidency. Use the examples of historical presidential china to inspire your students before they create their own design with a paper plate and any craft materials they have at home.

Join the Presidential libraries and the National Archives online for interactive learning programs for preschool through 12th grade! These programs are scheduled weekly through the end of May.

Rachel Carson's book,  Silent Spring , transformed our nation and its understanding of the dangers of pesticide use. In response to the issues she raised, President Kennedy appointed the President's Science Advisory Committee that subsequently affirmed her findings.  Stewart Udall , Secretary of the Interior in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, delivered opening remarks. Professor E.O. Wilson , Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist, and  Roland Clement , former Vice President of the Audubon Society and her defender during the 1950s and 1960s, discussed her life and legacy.  Annick Smith , nature writer and co-producer of  A River Runs Through It , moderated.

Last week's resource guide featured the "Investigating the March on Washington" lesson plan, a Martin Luther King Jr. resource guide, the Bending Toward Justice Forum, the "Make a Protest Poster" activity, and the National Archives DocsTeach website "Rights in America."

In addition, all past emails from this series are now available on the Library's website.