“I did not dare to dream that it would one day be I who would go to England.” So says Hortense, one of the narrators of the late Andrea Levy’s 2004 novel Small Island . Charting the Windrush generation’s post-war arrival in this country, this cherished British novel became one of the National Theatre’s biggest recent hits when it was adapted for the stage last year.
Best Things to Do in Midland with Kids | Perfect Family Day in West Texas
Find the top ten family-friendly things to do in Midland, Texas. Discover the best food, fun and places to stay with your kids.
Female justices showcased in portrait
The piece is intended as a larger program on the important roles women play in the U.S.
The Provence Palette – Finding Lavender and Ochre Mines in Rustrel
Looking for lavender in Provence? Head into the Luberon Natural Park where you'll find Rustrel, a charming village surrounded by lavender and Ochre mines.
Before the Ever After (Hardcover)
ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career.\nWINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR AWARD National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson's stirring novel-in-verse explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed and the cost of professional sports on Black bodies. Cover may vary. For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a charming, talented pro football star, he's as beloved to the…
Northwest Ordinance game – includes text
“My students loved this!!” Even before the Constitution had been ratified and the new nation created, the question had already been raised: how would new territories be included in the budding nation? It was Thomas Jefferson who provided the answer in the waning days of the Continental Congress: the Northwest Ordinance. This law provided the framework for the governance of new territories and the legal addition of new states to the Union for years to come. This highly engaging game is designed to entertain and teach students the geography of the Old Northwest and how territories attracted settlers and eventually…
Discover Cherokee National Forest Tennessee
A complete guide to Cherokee Cherokee National Forest including the best camping spots, hiking trails, white water rafting, biking, more!
Family enjoying the summer
What makes Banff National Park so special is its easy access and close proximity to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park spans 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of mountainous terrain, packed with spectacularly scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers. It’s a romance that goes back and forth, the mountains and people.
