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.
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Congratulations to Davis (Hampton, VA) Middle School teacher Rachelle Chambers and Librarian Nancy Terrell for their article “Planting Seeds Across Curricula” that was published in the October 2018 issue of Teacher Librarian. The collaborative U.S. history unit ended with my visit to share my journey writing Samuel Tucker’s biography. I’m…
Continue reading: Planting Seeds Across CurriculaCheck 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
Continue reading: Hampton City Schools reports on Silcox author visitFirst graders and Nancy Noyes Silcox after they listened to and critiqued manuscript for a new narrative nonfiction picture book manuscript about the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in. Sit Down for Justice at the Library is being sent to possible publishers now.
Continue reading: Sit Down for Justice at the LibraryReading from 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in chapter of Samuel Wilbert Tucker’s biography during Author Talk event in Richmond September 30th. Listening to Tucker’s law partner SenatorHenry Marsh share his stories. Thank you Adele Johnson and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia for hosting an event that gives…
Continue reading: Black History Museum of Virginia Audience EngagedThe Black History Museum of Alexandria premiered this documentary film about black African soldiers who fought in WWII with the Allied Forces. Filmmaker Matt Spangler used interviews, animation and historical film footage to tell the stories of black soldiers from English-speaking countries who faced discrimination while fighting for other’s freedoms…
Continue reading: Forgotten Soldiers from the EmpireSaturday, October 7th, 11-4 pm. Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls, VA 20165 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in reading by Nancy Noyes Silcox EatLocalReadLocal_Flyer SATURDAY, OCT. 7 11 A.M. – 4 P.M. Held outdoors rain or shine. library.loudoun.gov Our second annual festival features food trucks, live music, 14 storytimes, raffles…
Continue reading: Eat Local, Read Local Festival & Book SaleExcited to be doing an author talk at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia on Sept 30, 2-4 pm. I’ll be talking about the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in and sharing stories from my research journey. http://blackhistorymuseum.org/event/author-talk-book-signing-by-nancy-noyes-silcox/
Continue reading: Author Talk Sept 30th