Mattel
Ahead of Black History Month, Mattel has revealed that they re honoring the late writer, author, activist, and teacher, Dr. Maya Angelou with a signature doll.
The doll is available now. Read below for more info on where to purchase yours.
Over the last few decades, Barbie has traded her signature bright, bubblegum pink looks for space suits, athletic gear, and even makeovers from Beyoncé s makeup artist. With time, the classic figure has evolved to reflect real, successful women. In fact, Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series specifically celebrates women who have made history, creating dolls that pay homage to everyone from Frida Kahlo to Amelia Earheart and Rosa Parks. Now, the franchise has revealed its lates honoree: Dr. Maya Angelou.
Silver Spring Library
Montgomery County Public Libraries has announced its most popular adult fiction and nonfiction books that were borrowed in 2020.
Among the most borrowed fiction books are Celest Ng’s “Little Fires Everywhere,” Amor Towles’ “A Gentleman in Moscow,” and Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See.” In 2019, “Little Fires Everywhere” and “A Gentleman in Moscow” also topped the most borrowed fiction books list.
Tara Westover’s memoir “Educated” was the most borrowed nonfiction book in 2020; in 2019 it was the third most borrowed nonfiction book. Like in 2019, Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” is the second most borrowed nonfiction book of 2020. Comedian Trevor Noah’s memoir “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” was the most popular MCPL book in 2019, but in 2020 it ranked third.
Virtual Choral Singing Helps Older Adults Beat Pandemic Blues
Encore Offers New Winter-Spring Choral & Enrichment Program for Adults 55+
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ During the ongoing pandemic, musical engagement can be uplifting, especially for older adults. As the long winter continues, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, (www.encorecreativity.org) the nation s largest choral organization for adults over 55, remains committed to keeping the older population singing and learning. The nonprofit is offering a new winter-spring session, beginning January 25th, 2021, of its popular Encore University, a 15-week virtual program of singing plus enrichment courses in vocal technique, music theory, music history and movement. The session culminates with a virtual spring concert, an inspiring multimedia production. No prior music experience is necessary.
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