Lindsey Chapman

Most Recent Articles by Lindsey Chapman

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  Happy Birthday, Jules Verne, Science Fiction Author
  Jules Verne was a pioneer in literature. With a powerful interest in writing and an imagination that was ahead of his time, Verne became a dominant figure in the science fiction world, writing about ideas that often didn’t become a reality until many years later.
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  Happy Birthday, James P. Johnson, Jazz Pianist
  The 1920s were a dynamic time in American history. Flappers tested the limits of fashion. Bootleg liquor fought prohibition. In music, the era became known as the Jazz Age. And James P. Johnson, a budding pianist, became one of the best-known musicians of the time.
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  Happy Birthday, Maria Tallchief, America’s Prima Ballerina
  Regarded as one of the greatest prima ballerinas ever produced in America, Maria Tallchief gained fame around the world for her exceptional talents, and helped pave the way for Native Americans in the world of dance.
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  Happy Birthday, Buzz Aldrin, Second Man to Walk on the Moon
  The allure of space has captivated adults and children for centuries. For Buzz Aldrin, the fascination was no different. Eventually, his aspirations to enter outer space literally took him to the moon.
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  “When You Reach Me” Wins Newbery Medal, Affirming the Award’s Value
  Many consider Newbery Medal-winning books to be a “gold standard” for quality children’s literature. This year’s selection has met the expectations of many critics that last year questioned whether the award had lost its value.