Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Something Old, Something New...

Our White House
As our country looks forward to the 56th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, why not enjoy a look back at those who built or have lived in or been influenced by the White House?

The new book Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out is a compilation by the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance; 108 children's authors and illustrators, as well as a few scholars and former White House employees and residents share stories, presidential letters, comics and more, that reflect on White House history. The book opens with an introduction by historian David McCullough.

Further Reading
The Story of the White House by Deborah Kent
The White House: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by Jon Wilson
The White House by Leonard Fisher or for the tad superstitious...
Ghosts of the White House by Cheryl Harness

Surf's Up
Explore the White House and West Wing via virtual tours
Learn more about Inaugural History using videos, podcasts, and photos