This month's literary celebration:
Read a-Latte over the summer!
Summer Reading:
New York Public Library: "Imagine Together"
New York State Summer Reading: “Tails and Tales”
Always Available Books both audio and digital in Sora!
Also anyone who live in NYState can browse and borrow titles from Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library and Queens Public Library with an elibrary card. Simply add a library from the Menu. Audio and Books!
A Look Back at the 2020 Census: You will be amazed at what you can find out.
video libraries
infographics
fact sheets
New Research Tool for HSFI students and staff: Art, Photography, Fashion and More...
Windowswear sign up using your HSFI email.
New iLearnNYC Platform:
Library Mission Statement: "Through the development of library technological resources and reading services, the library program supports curriculum, encourages development of creative and critical thinking skills and supports students in becoming both life-long learners and educated users of information.”
Free Bystander Training:
https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/
(Practical guide to being an active bystander that helps you find your own comfort level and way of disrupting witnessed racist behavior)
Black Lives Matter Recommended Books: Mirrors and Reflections
Resources on anti-Asian Racism: https://stopaapihate.org/ (To report a hate crime)
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/hate-crimes/
(Resources if you are a victim of a hate crime)
(A NYC community based organization supporting low income Asian immigrants and refugees)
(Asian American Pacific Islander Emergency Coalition resources)
The story of anti-Asian Racism in America:
https://ew.com/tv/amber-ruffin-american-history-anti-asian-racism/
(Amber ruffin breaks down the history of anti-Asian racism in this powerful video)
https://ellencoh.medium.com/racism-made-me-who-i-am-today-56662c9fa998
(Children’s writer and activist Ellen Oh writes about her experiences with racism)
(Article detailing the history of anti-Asian racism in America)
https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/episodes/
(Free streaming PBS 5 part documentary on the history of Asians in America)