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From the New York Times Book Review:

 stay safe, stay healthy, stay reading

I've finished Frogkisser by Garth Nix (a lovely middle/upper grades re-imagined folk story of magic and strong-minded princesses.

I'm about halfway through Uprooted, by Naomi Novik (the first book by last month's HS book club choice, Spinning Silver).  I do enjoy (and perhaps identify with) stories of women who discover power in their values and family background, and use it to vanquish evil and self doubt.

Next up: rereading Graceling by Kristen Cashore for JH book club, and reading (or listening to) Michelle Obama's Becoming, the HS book club choice.  I did listen to Obama's interview/gab session with Oprah Winfrey in the SuperSoul Conversations podcast, and I'm primed to go!

The plan is to do 'virtual' book club conversations via Google Meet or Zoom.  That will be worked out soon.  If Reese Witherspoon and Oprah can have online book clubs, then by-gosh-by-golly, Paideia can too!

What have you read so far during the Great Distancing??

IMAX At Home: A Limited Time Offer (We Hope!!)

Along with so many other group/public activities, IMAX theatres around the country have closed for a month or so, but several IMAX films are now available to watch at home.  America's Musical Journey is streaming for free on YouTube; others through Amazon Prime, or Vimeo on Demand. 

Whether watching as an educational activity with kids (be sure to download the educational guides for each film), or watching for sheer entertainment, it's something different to do.  I haven't been to an IMAX theatre in years, so there are several on this list that I plan to check out soon.

The list below is from a Tennessee Aquarium newsletter; check out their live Penguin, Otter and Shark cams too.

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Never Stop Learning!!!

(from the Tennessee Aquarium newsletter) ... our friends at MacGillivray Freeman Films have opened up a portion of their film library for you to experience at home. Most of these amazing films come with educational guides for additional fun and learning. America's Musical Journey A cross-country journey celebrating the unique diversity of America's musical heritage. Available for streaming on: YouTube (free) (as well as Apple TV and GoUSA TV via Roku). An educator guide is also available.  Coral Reef Adventure Two filmmakers travel the world documenting the planet's coral reefs and the creatures that call them home. Available for streaming on: Amazon Prime An educator guide is also available.  Dolphins A playful, up-close look at the dolphins of Alaska, Patagonia and the Bahamas.  Available for streaming on: Amazon Prime  An educator guide is also available.  Dream Big  This inspiring celebration of innovations big and small and the amazing engineers behind them will change how you think about engineering.  Available for streaming on: Vimeo on Demand An educator guide and educational videos are also available.   Humpback Whales A journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals. Available for streaming on: Vimeo on Demand An educator guide and educational videos are also available.    National Parks Adventure The ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s untamed wilderness in places like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and many more. Available for streaming on: Vimeo on Demand An educator guide and educational videos are also available.  The Living Sea Celebrates the beauty and wonder of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Available for streaming on: Amazon Prime Van Gogh: Brush with Genius  A moving look at the artist’s journey from the time of his first canvases at age 27 to his death 9 years later—a period during which he painted more than 900 paintings. Available for streaming on: Amazon Prime