History at Home Reading Resources
Emily writes about her favorite books, recommending great series and stories for readers of all ages.
Dear America: Making History Personal
Junior Girl Emily VanderBent writes about the iconic Dear America book series in the early 2000s, and one of her favorite books in the series.
Leading Lady Part
Junior Girl Emily VanderBent discusses the 2018 BBC comedy short, “Leading Lady Parts,” and representation of women in media.
Reflections: Do It Scared
When I was little, I was the girl in the park with her nose stuck in a book. I carried them with me everywhere and found every occasion I could to break the binding and get lost for a while between the ink and vanilla-scented pages. It always struck me as a kind of...I Love Lucy (Preston)
Junior Girl Emily VanderBent writes about Lucy Preston, a main character in NBC show Timeless, and her portrayal on the small screen.