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  • (Women's History Month) The Story of Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary" (c. 1832 - 1914)
    Mar 18 2026

    Subscribe to our education YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziALearn more about Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary" by Shelby Amspacher; Intern, Department of Education and Visitor Services (2020)https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stagecoach-mary-fieldsStanding six feet tall and powerful, many bandits learned to stay clear of Stagecoach Mary in the American Old West. Stagecoach Mary Fields carried a gun, smoked, drank and had a wicked temper. Mary was the first African American woman to carry mail on a Star Route for the United States Post Office Department. Mary Fields was born into slavery in either 1832 or 1833; her exact birthday is unknown. Mary's birthplace and other details about her early childhood are also unknown. What is known is that she worked for the Warner family in West Virginia in the years leading up to the Civil War. Mary was emancipated in 1863 or shortly after the Civil War; she then moved from West Virginia and went up the Mississippi River where she worked on steamboats. #womenshistorymonth #womenshistory #maryfields #stagecoachmary

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  • (Women's History Month) Annette Kellerman: The Mermaid Queen
    Mar 14 2026

    This educational video is about Annette Kellerman, also known as "The Mermaid Queen". The biography was taken from the book: Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels by Linda Skeers and Livi Gosling (IIlustrator). #storytime #readaloud #storytimeforchildren #storiesforchildren #educationalvideos #educationalvideosforchildren #educationalvideosforkids #annettekellerman #australia #womenshistorymonth

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  • Let's Learn about American Football! #football #americanfootball
    Feb 9 2026

    SUBSCRIBE to our educational YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA

    This educational video is about American football. American football is a high-contact, strategic team sport played with an oval-shaped ball on a 100-yard field. Two teams of 11 players compete to score points by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone (touchdown) or kicking it through goalposts. It is characterized by alternating possessions, intense physical tackling, and, in the US, is the premier spectator sport. #educationalvideos #educationalvideosforchildren #educationalvideosforkids #sports #sportsvideo #sportsvideoforchildren

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  • Let's Learn about Poet, Playwright, and Social Activist, Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967)!
    Feb 2 2026

    THANK YOU for learning with us! Please like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziAThis biographical video is about James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967) who was a prolific, renowned poet, social activist, and playwright. Hughes is best known for his literary contributions to the Harlem Renaissance (1920s - 1930s). The biography is taken from the book: "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-day U.S.A." by Dr. Arlisha Norwood and Anastasia M. Williams, Illustrator. #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #biographiesforchildren #biographyforkids #biography #blackbiographies #educationalvideos #educationalvideosforkids #educationalvideosforchildren

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  • Remembering Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968)!
    Jan 20 2026

    To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel: (1) Literacy and Learning with Avant-garde Books - YouTubeSUBSCRIBE. Thank you!Most of the content for this video commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was taken from the book, "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (A Black History Book for Kids)" (2020) by Arlisha Norwood, PhD and Anastasia Magloire Williams. the video also includes ten inspirational and enduring quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #drmartinlutherkingjr #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjrday #biography #biographyforchildren #biographyforkids #biographiesforchildren #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #lifestories

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  • It's Story Time! The Invisible Princess (1999) by Faith Ringgold
    Dec 7 2025

    Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2oJBJyKHgThe hardcover edition of "The Invisible Princess" by renowned artist and educator, Faith Ringgold was published on this day in 1998. In 1999, the paperback was released. Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the Powers of Nature and whisked away by the Prince of Night even before her parents, Mama and Papa Love, could name her. Years pass, and Patience, the blind daughter of the evil plantation owner, Captain Pepper, has a vision of a beautiful black girl playing in the cotton fields. Captain Pepper, recalling the rumor of a slave child who mysteriously vanished, threatens the slaves and vows to harm Mama and Papa Love if the girl is not found. Patience hears his threats and warns the princess, who now makes herself known to her parents to help save them. She tells them of her magical and free life and that now is the time to fulfill the destiny given her by the Great Lady of Peace, who promised that she would one day grow up to bring freedom to the slaves on the plantation. Mama and Papa Love and all the slaves are made invisible, and together with the Invisible Princess they prosper in the Invisible Village of Peace, Freedom, and Love. An original African-American fairy tale set during the time of slavery, this beautiful, astonishing book from Coretta Scott King winner and Caldecott Honor winner Faith Ringgold will prove to be a treasure for years to come.#storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtochildren #storytimeforkids #storytimeforchildren

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  • (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstories
    Nov 28 2025

    Watch the video on YouTube: (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstoriesThe Avant-garde Books team is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by reading stories from Native American cultures. "The Journey of Falling Star" comes from the book, Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publications. The video also includes beautiful images of nature. #storytime #storiesforkids #stories #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtokids #readaloudtochildren #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture

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  • Native American Stories: "Echoes of the Canyon" by Ahoy Publishing
    Nov 16 2025

    Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYxFdfqToQ"Echoes of the Canyon" is story taken from the book: Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publishing. It chronicles the journey of Whispering Wind, a young girl who finds courage and an appreciation of her heritage as she journeys alone in a forest. This special video adaption includes beautiful images of nature. #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanculture #storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #stories

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