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In celebration of #America250, PBS Books in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services presents films and extended interviews exploring our nation's stories, people and places. Some of our nation’s most notable historians and authors share the tales and themes that reverberate inside the walls of institutions such as the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, American Jazz Museum, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, Heard Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Miami Dade College's The Freedom Tower and the International African American Museum. Visit https://lnkd.in/gFyVWJR2 for additional resources and information on how libraries and museums can bring VISIONS OF AMERICA to their communities.

TONIGHT, Dec 18 at 8 PM ET, PBS Books and Booklist Reader invite you to join us for an inspiring celebration of the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction! This year’s finalists showcase incredible storytelling and thought-provoking narratives: 🏆 Fiction Finalists: 🌟 Cinema Love by Jiaming Tang 🌟 James by Percival Everett 🌟 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar 🏆 Nonfiction Finalists: 🌟 Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham 🌟 Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum 🌟 A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko These works push boundaries, explore humanity, and bring captivating stories to life. Join the live discussion tonight and let us know which finalist has you most excited! #CarnegieMedals #PBSBooks #BookListReader #LiteraryExcellence

📢 Join us for an impactful conversation TONIGHT at 8 PM ET! PBS Books welcomes David Brooks, renowned author, New York Times columnist, and PBS NewsHour correspondent, to discuss his latest book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. In this timely discussion, Brooks shares insights on: 🤝 Building meaningful connections 🌟 The value of “aggressive friendliness” 🏡 Finding happiness in your hometown This event, hosted by PBS Books contributor Zoe Clark, promises to inspire deeper understanding and more fulfilling relationships in both personal and professional life. 📅 Don’t miss it — tune in tonight at 8 PM ET. https://lnkd.in/gGFnSAHC #DavidBrooks #HowToKnowAPerson #PBSBooks #ProfessionalGrowth

The PBS Books Readers Club season finale is here! Join hosts Lauren, Fred, Princess, and Heather TONIGHT at 8 PM ET as they reflect on the best of 2024! They’ll share the most unforgettable author moments, highlight books that inspired and moved us, and spill their favorite picks for 2024 — the ultimate gift guide for every book lover! 📚🎁 From historical fiction to suspense, biography to modern classics, this year was packed with incredible reads — like Geraldine Brooks’ Horse, Tana French’s The Hunter, and Percival Everett’s James — plus thought-provoking conversations with authors like Julia Alvarez and Robert Thorogood. Get ready for a fun and inspiring celebration of books, stories, and the magic of reading. You won’t want to miss this! 👉 What book from this year’s picks would you recommend to a friend this holiday season? Share your favorite in the comments! ⬇️ #PBSBooks #ReadersClub #BookLovers #SeasonFinale #GiftGuide #HolidayReads

📚✨ TONIGHT at 8 PM ET! ✨🎨 Join the PBS Books Readers Club for an insightful conversation with renowned historian Walter Isaacson and filmmaker Sarah Burns as they explore the life and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Einstein, delves into how Leonardo da Vinci’s passion for curiosity, observation, and creativity shaped his remarkable contributions to art and science. Burns will also share behind-the-scenes insights from the LEONARDO da VINCI documentary, now available to stream on the PBS App. Don’t miss this unique blend of history, art, and innovation! 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ghrzr6nM #PBSBooksReadersClub #LeonardoDaVinci #WalterIsaacson #PBS #ArtAndScience #Creativity #Leadership

🔍 Ready to crack a case? 🕵️♀️ Join us TONIGHT at 8 PM ET for a thrilling chat with Robert Thorogood, creator of The Marlow Murder Club! 🎤 Thorogood will dive into: 🧩 The making of this murder mystery book 🎬 The journey from page to screen with PBS Masterpiece 📚 His favorite reads and the inspiration behind quirky sleuth Judith Potts Judith Potts isn’t your average detective—she’s 77, blissfully independent, and completely unbothered. But when she witnesses a murder no one believes, she teams up with two unexpected partners to crack the case. Can they catch a killer before they become the next victims? 🗓️ Don’t miss this delightful event—TONIGHT at 8 PM ET! 📲 RSVP and join us here: https://lnkd.in/gwyaEyHR 🔪 Crosswords, crime, and conspiracies await... are you in? #MarlowMurderClub #PBSBooks #ReadersClub #MysteryLovers #BookTalk

🚨 Attention changemakers and service enthusiasts! 🚨 Get ready for the National Museum and Center for Service 250 & Beyond National Service Symposium on October 9th, 2024! Join us as we dive into the inspiring legacy of American service, celebrate its role in shaping our democracy, and discover how YOU can help write the next chapter of service in our nation’s history. This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger, as we continue our exploration of the American experience in connection with the #America250 commemoration. Don’t miss out—learn more and get involved: www.250andbeyond.com #NationalService #Changemakers #Leadership #CivicEngagement #FutureOfService

Looking for fun and interactive workshops for children aged 5-13 that foster learning and celebrate diversity? 📚🎉 In partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we are excited to present VISIONS OF AMERICA (VOA)—an award-winning series that highlights lesser-known American stories like Cuban Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and more.   As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we’ve designed one-hour workshops specifically for librarians and museum educators to bring these powerful stories to life. Whether it’s for heritage months or general programming, our free Visions of America Library and Museum Youth Programming Manual is filled with engaging, hands-on activities created by professionals for professionals.   Discover your next program idea and help young learners explore America’s rich cultural tapestry. https://lnkd.in/gWVqmMc3   #America250 #YouthProgramming #MuseumEducation #Librarians #DiversityMatters #HandsOnLearning #EducationForAll

Join the PBS Books Readers Club for an exciting, virtual talk with the iconic Julia Alvarez, author of In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents! 📚 She’ll be diving into her latest novel, The Cemetery of Untold Stories—a luminous tale about storytelling, memory, and the power of untold voices. STREAM it tonight at 8 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/gxBGJPf7 Plus, be sure to check out American Masters Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined now streaming on the free PBS app!

📚✨ Save the date! Tonight at 8 PM ET, join us for an exclusive virtual program celebrating the magic of Reading Rainbow! 🌈✨ We’re sitting down with Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, Sr., and Pam Johnson, the authors of Creating Reading Rainbow: The Untold Story of a Beloved Children’s Series, to explore the early history and innovation behind this groundbreaking show. 💖📺 Don’t miss this chance to uncover the untold stories of how Reading Rainbow inspired a love of reading in children across generations. Learn more and tune in here: https://lnkd.in/g3N5sR7V #ReadingRainbow #PBSBooks #VirtualEvent #ChildhoodMemories #Literacy #Education #SaveTheDate