The Librarian of Congress: Why Representation Matters

From the Scholastic Reads Podcast: The Librarian of Congress: Why Representation Matters

In this episode, we chat with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of representation for our young readers. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress, the world’s largest library. She also discusses the Library’s Rosa Parks exhibit that immerses visitors in Parks’ reflections, handwritten notes, and photos.

The Scholastic Reads Podcast chats with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of why representation matters for our young readers.

Additional Resources:

Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words exhibit features rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of iconic civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

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