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Changing the World One Class at a Time
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on September 28, 2022 I’m back from my recent travels where I spent a wonderful day at Whitwell Middle School, home of the Paper Clip Project. I couldn’t wait to tell you about this events of the day, what I learned from my visit, and also how you can schedule… Continue reading Changing the World One Class at a Time
The Crystal Beads is a Gold Medal Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Award Competition
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on September 11, 2023 It is such an honor first to be named a finalist and later to be named a Gold Medal winner for the 2023 Royal Palms Literary Award Competition. The Florida Writers Association sponsors this award. At a time when books are being banned, it is essential… Continue reading The Crystal Beads is a Gold Medal Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Award Competition
The Crystal Beads in Trinidad and Tobago
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on December 5, 2022 Natasha Carlow, who lives in Trinidad and Tobago, purchased my book for her two elementary age children. Then one day, without Natasha knowing about it, her seven-year-old daughter, Kyleigh Rose, brought the book to school with her for Read Aloud Time. According to Natasha, the teacher read… Continue reading The Crystal Beads in Trinidad and Tobago
Pat’s WSRE PBS TV Appearance
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on December 5, 2022 It was such a pleasure to spend time with Jeff Weeks, host of a PBS television program. We spent time discussing my book and how important the book’s themes of empathy, compassion, and understanding are in today’s world. We also discussed my book’s illustrator, Katya Royz,… Continue reading Pat’s WSRE PBS TV Appearance
The Children’s Holocaust Memorial – The Paper Clip Project
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on January 9, 2022 In 1998, Principal Linda M. Hopper, Vice-Principal David Smith, and eighth-grade teacher Sandra Roberts wanted children to learn about empathy and respect for different cultures. So they designed a course to teach students about the Holocaust and the six million Jews who perished. Six million was… Continue reading The Children’s Holocaust Memorial – The Paper Clip Project
Mirroring Nazi Germany Today
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on September 3, 2022 We witnessed another anniversary this week… an anniversary I wish we’d never have to acknowledge. It was on September 1, 1939, that Hitler invaded Poland and quickly gained a foothold in Warsaw, the Polish capital. Responding to this aggression, France and Great Britain declared war on… Continue reading Mirroring Nazi Germany Today
Ken Burns’ Look at the Holocaust… and America’s Involvement
Originally published by Pat Black-Gould on September 18, 2022 I’ll be returning to Whitwell Middle School this week to read my children’s book, The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey, to the students. The book also contains the story of Whitwell’s Paper Clips Project. I first heard about Whitwell when I was doing research for The Crystal Beads. Whitwell students… Continue reading Ken Burns’ Look at the Holocaust… and America’s Involvement
Joining 3G Philly for a Book Talk
Originally published by Pat-Black Gould on March 1, 2023 I came across 3G Philly after I published my book and I was drawn to them. I included the mission statement from their website: “3G Philly is a collective of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors in the Delaware Valley seeking to honor our grandparents through education, advocacy,… Continue reading Joining 3G Philly for a Book Talk
Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27th
Originally published by Pat-Black Gould on January 27, 2023 I’ve posted a link to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. There’s so much to learn from this site. Share it with others, especially children and grandchildren. Let’s all make sure we can live up to the sentiment expressed in Anne Frank’s inspiring quote: “How wonderful… Continue reading Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27th