The Ozarks Studies Institute will host Mara W. Cohen Ioannides for an author talk and signing of her newly published book, “Jews of Missouri: An Ornament to Israel.” The discussion will be held Monday, March 7 at 4 p.m. in the Ozarks Room (302) of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, will also be … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Mara W. Cohen Ioannides
February is Black History Month — a celebration and powerful reminder of the contributions made by Black Americans to the fabric of American society. Below, you’ll find a list of resources and materials — hand-picked by University Libraries employees — that uplift Black voices and share their stories. Book Recommendations: “African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & … [Read more...] about University Libraries picks for Black History Month and beyond
Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Missouri State University Meyer Library, Auditorium 101 A panel will discuss the topic “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors–African American Children’s Literature Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” They will discuss background knowledge, along with their experiences sharing African American literature with children and youth. … [Read more...] about PANEL DISCUSSION ON CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND DIVERSITY
New York Times Best-selling illustrator AG Ford will discuss his career as a children’s book illustrator working with personalities such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nick Cannon, Sharon Robinson, Ilyasah Shabazz and Martin Luther King III—all of whom have written children’s books. During his talk, Ford will discuss how he became a professional book illustrator and share tips such as … [Read more...] about Meet Best-Selling Illustrator AG Ford
The Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” will open on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University and be on display through Friday, May 24, 2019. The exhibition explores the ways in which traditional knowledge of indigenous communities and cutting-edge Western science are being applied. … [Read more...] about Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.