tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70198301316413486232023-11-16T06:40:39.811-05:00Children's FocusChildren's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-60071201834139142472023-10-01T09:57:00.000-04:002023-10-01T09:57:26.187-04:00Bilingual Birdies Duo Concert in Spanish & English<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ohw8HZpMWJbCwbzwAIXWRUigfHPa2loHgv3FQx3HYqBpaYrnIMTs2aEnXbWCWcy52MYEKhhazYjMa0ljEQtOsSzWVKHtJQYdyKxAXZJ78PrO3XXjutw41thwPYyBhoEBjmWU96UUXGnhWlVFa2Qn7e588D9VHOSBkk37A_AqupywTdsb5bpNzKsmurc/s520/10.10.2023%20Bilingual%20Birdies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="520" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ohw8HZpMWJbCwbzwAIXWRUigfHPa2loHgv3FQx3HYqBpaYrnIMTs2aEnXbWCWcy52MYEKhhazYjMa0ljEQtOsSzWVKHtJQYdyKxAXZJ78PrO3XXjutw41thwPYyBhoEBjmWU96UUXGnhWlVFa2Qn7e588D9VHOSBkk37A_AqupywTdsb5bpNzKsmurc/w400-h293/10.10.2023%20Bilingual%20Birdies.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">¡Hola, hola! ¿Cómo estás? Get ready to sing, dance, jump, shake, laugh, march, run, freeze, tap, smile, and have the most fun ever en español with Bilingual Birdies! Families go on a joyful adventure with songs, dance, and puppetry, to learn new words in Spanish while they're having a blast in this 45-minute live music interactive experience. Whether you know a bit of Spanish already or are completely new to the language, this is the perfect way to celebrate diversity and embrace Latin American cultures! The session is led in English and Spanish and all are welcome. Bilingual Birdies has been rocking the early childhood world in NYC since 2006 and can't wait for your family to join their upcoming fiesta! at the Brooklyn Central Library, Plaza - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 on Oct 10 at 10:30 am</span></div>Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-9016986998985865212023-09-28T16:41:00.005-04:002023-09-28T16:42:20.358-04:00Mooncakes Festival<p style="text-align: justify;"><b> The Mid-Autumn Festival</b>, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture.<span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Similar holidays are celebrated by other cultures in East and Southeast Asia. This year the Moon Festival will be celebrated on September 29, 2023. The following books will help everyone share the holiday with young children.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXaT95ehh0oOkzw8CS6TmhO8gCs3zNZMkAAAe5xEmpL_NYmcjYIbEc_usoQ2O9W7zkxCWoblZRiqHWRrsj3tuGYf8INODhpYz9xYqZVPe78fnVtjdkT1EgVVtrgiV0TqFGrG61eOoCk0wHYakr7Z1KxtGBVQ5DvvmW_-aCKC-y9agQLkYZWRpNKpDXrc/s348/61+YzRLCoML._AC_UL348_SR348,348_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXaT95ehh0oOkzw8CS6TmhO8gCs3zNZMkAAAe5xEmpL_NYmcjYIbEc_usoQ2O9W7zkxCWoblZRiqHWRrsj3tuGYf8INODhpYz9xYqZVPe78fnVtjdkT1EgVVtrgiV0TqFGrG61eOoCk0wHYakr7Z1KxtGBVQ5DvvmW_-aCKC-y9agQLkYZWRpNKpDXrc/s320/61+YzRLCoML._AC_UL348_SR348,348_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Moon Festival Wishes</b></div><div>by Julian Lin</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Mei as she and her family prepare for and celebrate the Mid-Autumn, Mooncake, or Moon Festival. They will also enjoy reading the story behind one of the most important Chinese celebrations. 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With captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, this nonfiction book aims to introduce young readers to the vibrant and fascinating world of one of Asia's most celebrated holidays by delving into its history, traditions, and activities.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qwMRVy1S5kKiSYDpYcbfF7QVw6_VA2NI585QCW_R4RT9wDWCgIi_l_PefcnpD5Tycome3oZUOS-hZ5_-wLoO87i0HYHm1btzT0fHlaTX0CeHt-9-4WGPPrp-77kYAkr7y92jxuWm69x_nX2iZa4hixQswkeQlCZrVnsO_2aI10fs2JeIDwWvx6zEfU/s348/61Tu-Dx41JL._AC_UL348_SR348,348_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qwMRVy1S5kKiSYDpYcbfF7QVw6_VA2NI585QCW_R4RT9wDWCgIi_l_PefcnpD5Tycome3oZUOS-hZ5_-wLoO87i0HYHm1btzT0fHlaTX0CeHt-9-4WGPPrp-77kYAkr7y92jxuWm69x_nX2iZa4hixQswkeQlCZrVnsO_2aI10fs2JeIDwWvx6zEfU/s320/61Tu-Dx41JL._AC_UL348_SR348,348_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Our Moon Festival</b></div><div>by Yobe Qiu</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The story highlights different families and their diverse traditions as they observe Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi! In all three stories, children will learn about foods, traditions, dances, parades, and poetry involved in the celebration of the Moon Festival. Just like "Our Lunar New Year" by the same author, children will be so captivating by the celebrations that they will feel part of holiday too!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRHD2SPSAwURt3mzilnBlCid7jhyphenhyphenY8O22Y4Wvn0nhzRmfNsENnFYTnmePi6pgVPDuohBH6AORFUsEI0tvVxBj111VkBQke0CYDePiI7hyQN82lnlLO34kWk5rkQe78BsDrn02c18FSucEnUE3I7QcICGO7Brdx86Txg6GxpdMzJ3mqUG5Ir9usgnySaU/s1200/71-XL3FO8TL._SL1200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1016" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRHD2SPSAwURt3mzilnBlCid7jhyphenhyphenY8O22Y4Wvn0nhzRmfNsENnFYTnmePi6pgVPDuohBH6AORFUsEI0tvVxBj111VkBQke0CYDePiI7hyQN82lnlLO34kWk5rkQe78BsDrn02c18FSucEnUE3I7QcICGO7Brdx86Txg6GxpdMzJ3mqUG5Ir9usgnySaU/s320/71-XL3FO8TL._SL1200_.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mooncakes</b></div><div>by Loretto Seto</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The story highlights different families and their diverse traditions as they observe Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi! In all three stories, children will learn about foods, traditions, dances, parades, and poetry involved in the celebration of the Moon Festival. 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Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b> </b> </p>Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-32162120074450795592021-12-14T11:11:00.000-05:002021-12-14T11:11:13.163-05:00A Charlie Brown Christmas<p> The holidays wouldn’t be complete without watching the classic specials we grew up with. Peanuts fans will have even more ways to watch Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang as Apple and PBS team up for special, ad free broadcasts of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas. But take note, because both air on broadcast TV for one day only! </p><p>A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will be live on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m. CT. You can catch A Charlie Brown Christmas on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, Dec.19 at 7:30 p.m./6:30 pm CT.</p><p><img alt="Charlie Brown Christmas" class="aligncenter wp-image-1989940 size-large jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled" data-lazy-loaded="1" data-pin-title="Charlie Brown Holiday Specials Return to Broadcast TV" height="576" loading="eager" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png?w=1024" srcset="https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png 1390w, https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png?resize=150,84 150w, https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png?resize=300,169 300w, https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png?resize=768,432 768w, https://tinybeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PEA-Christmas-e1605795486112.png?resize=1024,576 1024w" style="background-color: white; border-style: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #322e39; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1024" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #322e39; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face=""Source Sans Pro", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #322e39; font-size: 16px;">The classic holiday Peanuts specials are also available to stream ad free and in HD on Apple TV+, after the TV provider acquired the rights last year.<i style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </i>You’ll need a subscription, though you can also start a free trial to view the two classics. </span></p><p><br /></p>Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-20760793689111146752020-07-16T21:57:00.000-04:002020-07-16T21:57:23.530-04:00"Imagine Your Story" Queens Library Summer Reading 2020 Project<div class="yiv6397494393" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: inherit;">
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The Antiseptic Baby and the Prophylactic Pup<br />
Were playing in the garden when the Bunny gamboled up;<br />
They looked upon the Creature with a loathing undisguised;—<br />
It wasn't Disinfected and it wasn't sterilized.<br />
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They said it was a Microbe and a Hotbed of Disease;<br />
They steamed it in a vapor of a thousand-odd degrees;<br />
They froze it in a freezer that was cold as Banished Hope<br />
And washed it in permanganate with carbolated soap.<br />
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In sulphurated hydrogen they steeped its wiggly ears;<br />
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They trimmed its frisky whiskers with a pair of hard-boiled shears;<br />
They donned their rubber mittens and they took it by the hand<br />
And elected it a member of the Fumigated Band.<br />
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There's not a Micrococcus in the garden where they play;<br />
They bathe in pure iodoform a dozen times a day;<br />
And each imbibes his rations from a Hygienic Cup—<br />
The Bunny and the Baby and the Prophylactic Pup.<br />
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Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-12683842938042458982020-04-22T03:53:00.000-04:002020-04-23T16:46:22.850-04:00Celebrate Earth Day 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After 50 Years of celebrating Earth Day we see pollution rising and the earth replenishing itself. While a pandemic has made us realize we have a lot to learn about ourselves and the planet we live on, let us celebrate that change is possible.<br />
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During this time when home should be a place of safety and refuge many women and children maybe experiencing violence and fear for their safety. If you or anyone you know is experiencing mental or physical abuse please reach out for help for your own safety. </div>
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<br />Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-18822581812985477552019-11-18T00:30:00.000-05:002019-11-18T00:30:55.010-05:00Queens Library Celebrates: It's Time For Kind <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Join the </span><a href="http://connect.queenslibrary.org/3099" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Queens Library's </a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>It’s Time for Kind </i></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> – during this holiday season, they will focus on acts of kindness at the library. From November 18 to December 31, the library will be hosting a food drive, having kindness story times, and offering ways for you to take action and be kind to your family, friends, neighbors, and everyone you meet.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Activities include making a kindness chain, writing cards for the homebound, participating in a memory kaleidoscope activity and kindness read-alouds on December 4. All <a href="http://connect.queenslibrary.org/3099">Queens Public Library </a>branches, are participating in a canned food drive in partnership with Food Bank from November 18 to December 7. Share your acts of kindness, and get involved in programs for all ages.</b></span></div>
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Hey kids, what's that sound? Is it the jingle of Santa's bells? Yes, kids! Santa's coming to Greenpoint/Williamsburg! So ready your list with all your wishes, to whisper to Santa with all your kisses!<br />
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$20 pp online ($30 at door if any are available) includes a delicious homemade pancake brunch with Santa, fun crafts, live music, Queen Elsa and, of-course, precious moments and photos with Santa! Cash bar wtih yummy-licious holiday drinks for moms & dads.<br />
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Bring your camera and take your own family photos with Santa for FREE! A fabulously talented professional photographer will also be on hand to take photos for purchase along with gorgeous face paintings. What a fun low-key way to kick off your holiday season.<br />
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<b>Yayoi Kusama the artist known for whimiscal and quirky designs will debut a new ballon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov 28. Kusama’s Love Flies Up to the Sky balloon will join in the annual holiday spectacle in front of more than 3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million viewers nationwide, as the latest entry in the Parade’s Blue Sky Gallery series, which invites celebrated contemporary artists to contribute artworks to the high flying lineup.</b></div>
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<b>"The Love Flies Up to the Sky balloon was developed by the artist from face motifs that appear in her My Eternal Soul series of paintings—a body of work that she began in 2009. Vibrant and animated, the paintings embody Kusama’s innovative exploration of form and revolve around a tension between abstraction and figuration. " The 90 year old artist will also feature her signature polka dots.</b></div>
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Librarians will read stories and sing songs related to New York City, libraries, and civic responsibility at the free outdoor event, happening right outside a New York City landmark on May 29, 2019 at 10:30 am. Kids who participate will receive free "Invest in Libraries" t-shirts (while supplies last).</div>
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Right now, lawmakers are debating the city budget, and are proposing a cut to public libraries that would impact hours, programs, and staffing. The story time right outside their door will remind the Mayor and City Council how important libraries are to New Yorkers, including and especially our youngest!</div>
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Please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-at-city-hall-tickets-61258782668?aff=nyplkids&utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLKids_20190520&utm_campaign=NYPLKids">RSVP</a> to participate: while the story time will start at 11 AM, it is important to arrive at 10:30 AM to gain admittance to the City Hall plaza.</div>
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For more information on how you can support libraries, early literacy programs, children's librarians, and story times, visit <a href="http://investinlibraries.org./">investinlibraries.org.</a></div>
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<br />Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-54143010499990646182019-01-28T04:09:00.001-05:002019-01-28T04:09:29.430-05:00Misty Copeland Shares her Success<br />
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Misty Copeland continues to electrify the world of classical ballet and provide inspiration to young people of color. In 2015, she made history when she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Later she along with Brooklyn Mack became the first Black couple to play the lead roles in a full-length production of "Swan Lake" at the Washington Ballet.</div>
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"Beyond my personal goals as a ballerina, I want to celebrate, elevate and give opportunities to talented Black and brown dancers to share the stage with me while I have the power and presence that I do," Copeland told the Los Angeles Times in an email. "And to build a structure which can continue to exist beyond me."</div>
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With that goal in mind, Copeland broke another barrier at the American Ballet Theatre when she and Calvin Royal III made their debuts as Pierrette and Pierrot in "Harlequinade" at Segerstrom Hall in California early this month. Taking on the ballet's secondary leads to the main character, this marks the first time in ABT's history that an African American man and woman will dance a lead couple's roles.</div>
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Royal, who joined ABT in 2010 and was later promoted to soloist in 2017, said of the feat: "To finally be able to take the stage, two leading dancers in a production with ABT, I see it as such a huge step forward in terms of visibility."</div>
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As for Copeland, she plans to continue to spread her good fortune and inspire budding artists through the country.</div>
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<a href="https://www.abt.org/events/harlequinade/"><b>American Ballet Theatre</b> </a>will present "Harlequinade" at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, Washington, D.C., starting Jan. 29- 31 and at Lincoln Center For the Performing Arts - 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 starting May 13 - 18</div>
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The Tree is here, the star is up—and the new FAO Schwarz has landed at Rockefeller Center! Opening today, the beloved toy store is relaunching on the Plaza with a mix of larger-than-life classics (the room-sized piano keyboard to dance on) and new attractions, like FAO Raceway, where you can build your own custom remote-control car.<br />
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The familiar clock tower of FAO Schwarz, whose longtime Midtown location closed in 2015, welcomes guests at the 49th Street entrance, while a rocket ship makes its first launch, inviting those entering from the Plaza to blast off. And toy soldiers stationed outside the store, dressed in a uniform designed by model Gigi Hadid, bring an extra splash of color and pizzazz.<br />
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<br />Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-1144253911615143632018-11-27T16:13:00.001-05:002018-11-27T17:13:28.975-05:00Celebrate Giving Tuesday<a href="https://www.givingtuesday.org/sites/default/files/2016-07/individuals-overlay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://www.givingtuesday.org/sites/default/files/2016-07/individuals-overlay.jpg" style="border-radius: 8px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" width="400" /></a><br />
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Now that we have celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends and chased the bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we can join the Global Giving Movement today. On Giving Tuesday we help others through the gift of our time, donations, goods or <a href="https://www.givingtuesday.org/">our voice. Learn more about what you can do to participate at </a>https:/<a href="https://www.givingtuesday.org/">/www.givingtuesday.org/</a><br />
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Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-21375393213137523102018-11-05T19:09:00.000-05:002018-11-05T19:09:02.352-05:00Your Voice Is Important So Don't Forget To Vote This Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the documentary, <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Gcina Mhlophe, the leader and activist in a storytelling workshop </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">guides the children whose lives have been colored by abuse, violence, hunger and AIDS to create a character that mirrors their own lives. Liyana, the character they create is a good daughter. She is there for her mother when her twin brothers Thunder and Lightening are born, she cares for her mother when she gets sick and endures the violence of her father. When her twin brothers are kidnapped she sets out with her beloved bull on a heroic journey to find them. This journey entails violence, hunger and despair along with brutal robbers, snapping crocodiles and a mean monster. The children are all to familiar with these obstacles so will they allow their heroine to overcome her trials or will she drown in despair?. With guidance from Mhlophe the children decide her fate, and in the process they create a powerful story that resonates with young and old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">In Liyana, the children "conjure a world of danger and enchantment that the directors (Amanda and Aaron Kopp) bring to life" while the animation from Nigerian artist Shofela Coker brings a visually rich and pictorial quality to the screen. Her sensual sunrise and lucious mangoes creates a world that is inviting despite the hardships of Liyana's life. The orphans' and Liyana's story are both touching and worth sharing. The film is on limited distribution in various locations so check their website for showings and distribution information.</span></div>
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Jumpstart will celebrate their 13th Annual Read for the Record on October 25, 2018. They are inviting everyone to read this year's selection, <b><i>Maybe Something Beautifu</i></b>l by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell and illustrated by Rafael Lopez.</div>
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Jumpstart's Read for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms, libraries, community centers and homes across the United States. This annual campaign was launched over a decade ago to highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skill for every child so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. Check your local<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">library for special activities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Can art transform a grey community? <b><i>Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood</i></b> tells the true story of the </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California through the eyes and inspiration of a young girl who brings a splash of color to her community.</span></div>
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In 2011, the United Nations declared October 11 International Day of The Girl. The resolution stated, "Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence." </div>
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Today women are releasing their fears and finding their voices. As we work to empower young women, this day allows us to celebrate their new strength, their resilience and their dreams.</div>
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Children's Focushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05061123348691401477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019830131641348623.post-51405305880542810232017-04-28T17:02:00.002-04:002017-04-28T17:07:13.345-04:00Support Arts Jam 2017<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lljRy93SMW4" width="560"></iframe>
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Although New York City is the center of the art world, arts programs at New York city school children are considered inadequate. New York offers families the best museums, theaters and cultural experiences in the world. Children's Focus was started to encourage parents to expose their children to the abundance of cultural institutions in the city, but part of that equation was to encourage children to participate first hand in creating music, art and literature. Unfortunately, funding for arts in New York City schools does not match that level of interest. The Center for Arts Education is trying to bridge that gap by providing parents and educators with information that empowers them to engage their schools on this issue. To learn more about their work, parents can download <a href="https://toolkit.centerforartsed.org/advocacy/resources/toolkit-landing?utm_source=artsedtooolkit.org&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=ARTSEDTOOLKIT.ORG-REDIRECT&_ga=1.134950385.1487647177.1493251442">Arts Education Parents Advocacy Toolkit.</a></div>
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There are lots of great reasons for parents to get involved in getting art programs into the school. First, there are the benefits for the children, studies have shown that children who participate in dance, music, theater and visual art do better in their class work. Children can enjoy dancing, playing an instrument or creating art while they also learn discipline and self control, This creativity allows children to think and build outside the box, to find solutions to problems, and eventually, paves the way for a better society.</div>
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On May 1, you can support the work of The Center of Arts Education at their fundraiser, Arts Jam 2017. Enjoy a fun evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, musical performances, and a live and silent auction at SLATE, 54 W21 Street, New York, NY, at 6:30pm. If you are unable to attend the party, you can make a donation by contacting Kim Craig kim@caenyc.org or 212-971-3300. This year they will be honoring artist, composer, musician, filmmaker Laurie Anderson; and educators Patrick Burns and Maria Justiniano from J.H.S.217Q. </div>
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<a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About">International Women's Day</a> (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action, and the theme for 2017 is "Be Bold For Change."<br />
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This holiday has been observed for over a century. In 1975, International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations. Then in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. The issues that women faced a hundred years ago are not that much different than the ones we face today, and the problems we face in our community are not that different across the globe. Everyone is encouraged to commemorate the day in her own unique way and work with other women to bring change. This is a year of activism, and International Women's Day is a catalyst.<br />
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"So make a difference, think globally and act locally!<br />
Make everyday International Women's Day.<br />
Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding."<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Tonight join Pen Parentis for their racy special Valentine's Day event. The Pen Parentis Literary Salon is a unique Downtown series that shatters parental stereotypes as it celebrates the diverse creative work of writers that are also parents. For Valentines' Day they are featuring grassroots journalist Shani Gilchrist, Columbia professor Karl Jacoby, and bestselling novelist Helen Wan. These three amazing writers come together to discuss writing about race and other topics. Expect the unexpected. Join them on February 14 at Andaz Wall Street, 75 Wall Street, NY. Second Floor from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. And it's free. Refreshments compliments of Andaz Wall Street. Pen Parentis meets on the second Tuesday of each month September through May. Visit their site </span><a href="http://www.penparentis.org/calendar/" style="text-align: justify;">http://www.penparentis.org/calendar</a></div>
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<i>Playgrounds rule the summer. They offer hours of great memories and teach us the rules for socializing... how to wait your turn, share with others, make friends and most important how to have fun. New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities across the five boroughs. All summer those parks will be filled with the patter of little feet and the sound of laughter and joy. So here are a few reasons why playgrounds rule and some of the best lessons children have learned from them.</i></div>
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Stay Cool - when the temperature reaches 90 degrees the sprinklers and pools in the parks are open.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Make Friends - some life long friendships have been forged on the playgrounds of New York.</span></div>
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Play Ball - develop those skills. The next Lebron or Curry could be playing somewhere on a playground court.<br />
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Scream for Ice Cream - every child has learned how to beg, nag and harass his or her parents when the sound of the Ice Cream Truck passes by.<br />
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Learn to Say Good Bye - we must all learn how to exit gracefully after a fun filled day at the park.<br />
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