Melvil Dewey is a library icon. So why did librarians remove his name from one of their most prestigious awards?In June, the American Library Association stripped a familiar name from one of its top leadership honors: the Melvil Dewey Medal. As you may recall from grade school, Dewey was the man behind the Dewey Decimal Classification system, the schema of… Sep 27 19September 27, 2019Article at Slate Magazine
Maasai tribe’s maternal blessingsTwelve years ago, in the center of a village near the border of Kenya and Tanzania, Shauna Mistretta sat in a circle with 10 Maasai women. Even though she wore Apr 12 26April 12, 2026Article at Ojai Valley News
Grown-Ups Reveal The Most Cringeworthy Trends They Followed As KidsOver 300 fans have voted on the 20+ items on Grown-Ups Reveal The Most Cringeworthy Trends They Followed As Kids. Current Top 3: Perms And Sun In, Nylon ... Sep 01 25September 01, 2025Article at Ranker
10 Things Library Workers Should Know About the Internet's Invisible ArchitectureTo help library workers teach their adult patrons about these topics, as well as build their own knowledge about media consumption, the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office offers a free webinar series, “Media Literacy Education for Mar 27 25March 27, 2025Article at American Library Association
From AI Shakespeare to Family Trees: 10 Unique Program Ideas to Teach Digital LiteracyImage To help library workers teach adults about digital literacy Mar 27 25March 27, 2025Article at American Library Association
Ariana Grande's Hairstyles, RankedOver 1K fans have voted on the 20+ items on Ariana Grande's Hairstyles, Ranked. Current Top 3: 2018: High, Dark, And Sleek Ponytail - As Billboard Woman Of ... Feb 23 25February 23, 2025Article at Ranker
The 22 Best Funny But Sad MemesThe words "tragicomedy" and "bittersweet" seem to combine contradictory notions. But the existence of such words is a reminder that "mixed emotions" are a ... Jul 03 24July 03, 2024Article at Ranker
How Cereal Boxes Have Changed Over TimeOver 3K fans have voted on the 10+ items on How Cereal Boxes Have Changed Over Time. Current Top 3: Froot Loops, 1963 Vs. 2019, Frosted Flakes, 1950s Vs. Jun 13 24June 13, 2024Article at Ranker
14 Children's Poets Loved By Adults, TooPhoto: FlickrFlickrFlickr People Voting Rules Vote up the kids' poets whose verse is universal. If poetry was not your favorite subject in school because it was reduced to memorizing singsong rhymes or studying meter, metaphor, and metonymy, discard… May 16 24May 16, 2024Article at Ranker
Thousands Of People Sent The White House Designs For American Flags In The 1950sOver 2K fans have voted on the 10+ items on Thousands Of People Sent The White House Designs For American Flags In The 1950s. Current Top 3: Stars In The ... May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at Ranker
Every Poet Laureate Of The United States Explore this complete list of U.S. poet Laureates, including Joy Harjo, Tracy K. Smith, and more. May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at Ranker
Every Poet Laureate Of The United StatesIn his poem “The Trouble with Poetry," former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins writes about ”the urge to write poetry / to sit in the dark and wait for a little flame / to appear at the tip of my pencil." Poets have been burning up our ears with verse… May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at Ranker
Shows That Are Perfect For The Whole Family With Hulu On Disney+One family, one screen. How often does that happen in your household? If everyone's eyes and noses are buried in separate screens, Disney+ and Hulu can get everyone together for a collaborative watch, especially now that more shows are easily… Mar 18 24March 18, 2024Article at Ranker
The Cutest Royal Couples, RankedThe public's love affair with royalty includes deep affection for royal romance. Whether someone harbors a fairy-tale desire to be wooed by a prince or ... Oct 19 23October 19, 2023Article at Ranker
Disney+ Movies That Are Perfect For Halloween Even Though They’re Not 'Halloween Movies'Halloween and movies share some eerie similarities: costumes, candy (to eat while you watch), darkness (to sit in while you watch), and in general, joys and thrills galore. Although the typical “Halloween movie” in some way usually references the… Oct 02 23October 02, 2023Article at Ranker
Halloween-y Musical Numbers On Disney+ That Have Us Howling At The MoonChristmas arguably tends to have a monopoly on melodies for popular holidays. Halloween, however, is right up there with occasions that deserve their own playlist. Numerous songs from Disney+ movies and shows might not be expressly about Halloween,… Oct 01 23October 01, 2023Article at Ranker
