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ALT The Special Collections Department at the Enoch Pratt Free Library & State Library Resource Center.
ALT Morgan, State Librarian, is reading a book.
ALT Pepper the robot
ALT The cover of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford.
ALT A graphic shows Lindsey Baker and her quote: "At Maryland Humanities, I see every day how reading opens doors, builds confidence, and connects us to new ideas; an essential foundation for students' academic journeys and for strong, thriving communities."
ALT Image that says "What should be Maryland's next 'Great Read?'" There is a photo of five individuals of varying ages smiling in front of a step-and-repeat that says "National Book Festival." There is a pair of hands taking the photo on a phone. There are logos for the Library of Congress Center for the Book Maryland Affiliate and for Maryland Humanities.
ALT Image says "Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Civic Education Coalition present: Empowering a Nation of Student Civic Leaders. Monday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m." There is a photo of the backs of four students looking at the Washington Monument.
ALT Image says: “Judges Needed: 2025 Maryland History Day State Contest at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County.) Register to judge at tinyurl.com/MHDJudges. Deadline to register as a judge is March 31st!” There is a photo of a Black teen focused and looking at their poster board project. In the background, is a white student looking at her poster board project in excitement. The image contains the logos for Maryland Humanities and Maryland History Day.
ALT A teen boy with his father and two Maryland State Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, both women, one Black and older and one white and middle-aged.
ALT A group of about ten high school and middle school students hold up their certificate of citation at the Maryland State House.
ALT A Black male State Senator deep in conversation with a teen boy.
ALT A teen boy with a white, female State Delegate.
ALT Text says: “Business Banking for Nonprofits” with “Regional Humanities Network Capacity-Building Workshop” at the top left corner and “March 13. 2:00 p.m.--3:30 P.M. Virtual” at the bottom of the image. The body of the text says “Join us for an informative session on Business Banking for Nonprofits, where we will explore essential strategies to help your organization thrive. Learn how to manage funds efficiently, access banking resources for nonprofits, and build stronger financial partnerships with your bank. To register for Zoom, contact rforloney@mdhumanities.org. Reach out ASAP to reserve your spot.” There are headshots of two Black men in a jacket and tie. One is Al Liriano and the other is Derrick Nelson. At the top right corner are the logos for Maryland Humanities, M&T Bank, and Signal Financial Federal Credit Union.
ALT A graphic titled “2025 One Maryland One Book Selection” next to the Maryland Humanities logo. The graphic includes the image to the book “Kin: Rooted in Hope” by Carole Boston Weatherford, with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford.The cover art is all purple with what appears to be a Black woman sketched/drawn in white with a tree behind her. The cover contains the seal for the Coretta Scott King Honor which includes the words “Peace,” “Nonviolent Social Change,” and “Brotherhood.” Next to the cover, text says “We are excited to announce that ‘KIN: Rooted in Hope’ has been selected as the 2025 One Maryland One Book. ‘Kin’ is a compelling collection of illustrated poems set between 1770 and 1920 in Maryland. For those interested in exploring themes of heritage, resilience, and hope, ‘Kin: Rooted in Hope’ is a valuable addition to your reading list.” At the bottom are logos for the Library of Congress Center for the Book Maryland Affiliate, Maryland Humanities’ One Maryland One Book program
ALT Text says “Maryland Humanities celebrates Black History Month. Today's SHINE Grantee Focus: Historic Hampton, Inc.” Then “@HistoricHampton” and “@HamptonNPS” next to the Facebook icon and “@HamptonNPS” next to the Instagram icon. In a circular frame, there is a black and white photograph of a Black woman a long skirt and apron in the kitchen. It looks more like it’s from the 1800s.
ALT A middle school or small high school girl presents a project. There is a posterboard component that says “Pryor Mountains” with small, fake horses in it. The girl wears a pink cowboy hat, jeans, and a brown belt and holds her hands to her belt like a cowboy. She also wears a facemask to prevent COVID-19.
ALT A teen boy with his father and two Maryland State Delegates at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, both women, one Black and older and one white and middle-aged.
ALT A group of about ten high school and middle school students hold up their certificate of citation at the Maryland State House.
ALT A Black male State Senator deep in conversation with a teen boy.
ALT A teen boy with a white, female State Delegate.