Author Talk at Arlington Central Library, Feb 26th, 7pm

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

The Story of a Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In. The earliest known sit-in for civil rights occurred at the Alexandria (Virginia) Public Library on August 21, 1939. In Samuel Wilbert Tucker, Nancy Silcox charts the story of a young African American lawyer who grew up in Alexandria…

Alexandria Public Library Author Talk, Dec 9, 2019

January 21, 2020November 4, 2024

On a rainy night, a lively crowd heard about the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in and Samuel Wilbert Tucker’s work to challenge discrimination and school segregation through the courts.

80th Anniversary of 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in

September 16, 2019

The Alexandria Gazette highlights the Alexandria Library’s 80th anniversary event that recognized the family of youngest sit-in protester, William “Buddy” Evans. The family helped the library create READ posters that will hang in all the branches to remind us that 80 years ago the young protesters courageously challenged a system that…

Tarrant Middle School (Hampton, VA) Change Makers

April 21, 2019

Meeting with Tarrant’s 7th graders April 22nd to close their research unit on change makers. They read the biography I wrote about Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in and researched other people who have made a difference in their communities. During my presentation we’ll explore these questions: Who are…

Hampton City Schools reports on Silcox author visit

June 30, 2018November 4, 2024

Check out this news release about my visit to Davis Middle School in Hampton, VA. The accompanying photo shows students with the Lego Wall to demonstrate their understanding of violent and nonviolent protests. It was a wonderful opportunity for learning. http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/news/2018April/DavisAuthor.html

Landsdowne Woods’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program

April 3, 2018

Thank you, Charles Perry, for sending this letter to me after hearing my presentation. I hope sharing this story helps it take its historic place in American history. Your recent presentation at Lansdowne Woods on the life of Mr. Samuel Wilbert Tucker, a history unknown to me, and his signature…

AASL Collaboration Beyond the Horizon

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017

Our “Collaborate for Powerful Teaching and Learning in History and Language Arts” session drew attendees from around the country at the Phoenix conference for school librarians. They learned how Virginia teachers and librarians are working together to provide engaging learning opportunities for students. They tried out strategies of “zoom-in inquiry”…

Titlewave carries Samuel Wilbert Tucker

November 25, 2017

Follett Library Resources’ Titlewave now carries Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of a Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in. Place your order at http://www.titlewave.com along with your other book orders. For autographed copies and class sets, email [email protected]

Eat Local Read Local Festival Cascades Public Library

October 11, 2017November 25, 2017

Enthusiastic crowd, beautiful weather, tasty food and great books, authors and illustrators combined for a memorable event October 7th. A former Tucker Elementary School family were happy to see Tucker’s biography and shared their memories.

Black History Museum of Virginia Audience Engaged