The African Studies Center at the Boston University has put together a set of resources aimed at young people who want to learn more about Nelson Mandela, South Africa, and the struggle against apartheid. The list has a variety of resources: books, video, music, youtube videos, and more. If you have kids, families or teachers who want to commemorate Mandela after his death, or are looking for information about this amazing man and his work, please take a look.
The Importance of Teen Spaces in Public Libraries
Why a teen space? All people, including teens, benefit from informal public gathering places where they can interact or just share space with others. This is sometimes called a “third space”. Spending time with friends in an environment that is less structured than...
