YWLA Library Newsletter

December 2021

Contribute to the Women's History Archive

How has the pandemic impacted your life?

The National Women's History Museum is asking women and girls of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic circumstances to journal (written, video, photographs, art work) to "capture the female voice and how the pandemic has impacted daily lives and perspectives."

The journal entries will be used as part of a living archive and exhibit through the Women's History Museum.

Journal Deadline is December 31, 2021. Click Here to submit your journal.

Listen Up! Podcast to Try

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The Ten News

This Podcast provides 10 minute episodes sharing "news and fun for the new generation of curious thinkers." The latest episode is titled "Shipping Delays and Empty Shelves" ,which breaks down the supply chain issues affecting American consumers. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday. Click Here to listen.

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KidNuz

Do you know how the latest variant of the coronavirus got its name, Omicron? These short engaging episodes will keep you up-to-date on a wide range of topics. Episodes also end with a fun quiz to test your listening skills. Click Here to Listen.

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The Slowdown

Attention High School Poets!!

This Podcasts shares a daily poem and reflection. According to Electric Literature "This is a literary once-a-day multivitamin."

Click Here to Listen.

Book Tok Your Way to your Next Fave Read!

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Watch #booktok videos on TikTok and then swing by the AnHS Library to check one out for Winter Break. Check out this link to see what the most popular #booktok YA books are right now!