Join Mrs. Judie as she reads another wonderful story in honor of Black History Month! This is the story of Sharon Langley who became known around the country in 1963 as the first African-American to ride the carousel at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park.
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Join Mrs. Judie as she reads this story based on an American folksong used by the Underground Railroad. The Drinking Gourd was used as a code name for the Big Dipper star formation, which points to Polaris, the Pole Star, and North. It helped fleeing slaves to find their way north from Alabama to the Ohio River to freedom.
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Come and enjoy Mrs. Judie’s story hour, reading the book about nine-year-old Ron McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot. Mrs. Judie chose this book in celebration of Black History Month. About the book: Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books…
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