Collection Connections: ‘License to Quill’
Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares the Folger collection items she presented on November 5, 2020 as an introduction to ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia.
Resource Guide: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia
On November 5, 2020 the Folger continues its Virtual Book Club with ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to espionage, religion, the Gunpowder Plot,…
Words, Words, Words: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia
Folger Public Programs celebrates bonfire night with our virtual book club, Words, Words, Words. On Thursday, November 5, we will be discussing Jacopo della Quercia’s License to Quill. We’ve compiled some introductory information on this James Bond-inspired Shakespeare thriller.
Collection Connections: ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem’
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the Folger collection items she presented on October 1, 2020 as an introduction to ‘I, Titubam Black Witch of Salem’ by Maryse Condé.
Resource Guide: ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem’
To prepare for the Folger’s Book Club discussion of ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem’ by Maryse Condé, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to witchcraft, medicine, and other themes of this award-winning novel.
Words, Words, Words: ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem’ by Maryse Condé
Folger Public Programs continues on Thursday, October 1, as we welcome friends from all around the world to discuss Maryse Condé’s ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this…
Collection Connections: ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the Folger collection items she presented on September 3, 2020 as an introduction to ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’ by Julie Schumacher.
Resource Guide: ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’ by Julie Schumacher
To prepare for our discussion on ‘The Shakespeare Requirement,’ we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Shakespeare in education that would earn even Professor Cassovan’s seal of approval—including some pop quizzes for extra credit!
Words, Words, Words: ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’ by Julie Schumacher
On Thursday, September 3, we will be welcoming friends from all around the world to discuss Julie Schumacher’s The Shakespeare Requirement. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this satiric look at the follies and…
Collection Connections: ‘Station Eleven’
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the items she presented to the Folger virtual book club on August 6, 2020 as an introduction to ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel.
Resource Guide: ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel
On August 6, 2020, Folger launched its new Virtual Book Club with a discussion of Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Station Eleven.’ To dig deeper into the themes discussed, or to inspire your own book club, we have pulled together a…
Words, Words, Words: ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel
Kicking off next Thursday, we will be welcoming friends from all around the world to discuss Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven as part of a new virtual book club. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory…