Treasures at the Museum: January 2012

Welcome! Here is where you can get all updates, event schedules, and news about the children’s book Treasures at the Museum by Ms. Deborra Richardson, Chair and Chief Archivist for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Archives Center. Treasures at the Museum is to be released September 2011 but here you can learn more about the book, the author, and more excitingly, before anyone else! This blog is being built so it is interactive and has something to offer for everyone including educators and professionals, parents, and even children. Take a look around, learn and explore, and have fun!

For more information, see the website of the publisher, The Elevator Group, at www.TheElevatorGroup.com. And visit Treasures at the Museum publishing site at http://www.theelevatorgroup.com/id40.html

Saturday, January 28, 2012

On Saturday, February 4, from 1-3, I will be at the Community College of Philadelphia, signing Treasures at the Museum at the African American Children's Book Project. Check us out at www.theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

New Book Signing

Check out the next Treasures at the Museum book signing event! In conjunction with the Prince Georges African American Museum and Cultural Center http://www.pgaamcc.org/., it will be held at the following lecacy celebration in Prince Georges County, MD.
Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Date & Time: Sat. January 21st 12pm-2pm, Fee: Free
Location: North Brentwood Community Center, 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood, MD 20722
To RSVP please contact Chanel Compton, Phone: 301-209-0592, Email: compton@pgaamcc.org

Message From The Author:

Hello everyone and welcome to the TAM blog!

I have worked in archives, libraries and museums for several years now, which is surprising to me. Why? Because when I was a student, history was far from my favorite subject. I have often wanted to share my new excitement about history, with young folks such as you, so that you can look at history differently from the way you do at school. As my colleagues and I agree, history can be fun.

I wrote TAM to reach the children in my life and to share with them the work that my colleagues and I do. I invite you to begin explore the wonderful and exciting treasures that can be found in archives, libraries, and museums through this site.