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Dive into Diversity: Italian-American Heritage Month!

October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the many contributions and achievements of Italian-Americans in the U.S. According to National Today, “Over 26 million Americans of Italian descent currently reside in the U.S. — making up America's seventh largest ethnic group.” New York Public Library’s, 5 Picture Books to Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month lists some great books to share with young children, and below you will find several noteworthy and fun titles for kindergartners to sixth-graders to celebrate Italian heritage and culture – buon divertimento! Paolo, Emperor of Rome by Mac Barnett & Claire Keane (Grades
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September 24, 2021 1:26 pm | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | 1 Comment

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Tags: children's books, Dive into Diversity, Italian-American History, picture books, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

People & Stories Oral History Project: Andy Morzello

Andy Morzello's story is one of education, service, and commitment to White Plains. As a teacher of adults and young people, he had a large impact on the people of White Plains. In this oral history, he remembers growing up in the neighborhood surrounding Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, being encouraged to pursue higher education by a caring teacher, and running the adult education program in White Plains. He remembers White Plains before urban renewal, discussing the people as much as the landscape. Morzello continues to be active in White Plains, especially in efforts to keep Our Lady of
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June 10, 2015 4:41 pm | by Ben Himmelfarb | No Comments