The HistoryMakers Video Oral History Interview with Diann Burns
Television news anchor Diann Burns ( -) was the first African-American woman to anchor prime time news in Chicago on ABC’s WLS Burns was interviewed by The HistoryMakers® on May 23, , in Chicago, Illinois. This collection is comprised of the original video footage of the interview
| Details |
|---|
| Date: May 23, |
| Author:Diann Burns |
| Location of material: The HistoryMakers |
| Material type: Oral History Interviews |
| Extent Information: 4 Betacame SP videocassettes () |
| Call number: A_ |
| Access this material online |
Diann Burns
Robservations on the media beat:
Remember Diann Burns? The former top news anchor for two Chicago stations says she's ready to share what she knows with a new generation of broadcasters. Burns has joined David Bruner’s DB & Associates, a media talent agency based in central Pennsylvania. She'll continue to live in Chicago. “We will be conducting talent seminars for budding journalists and professionals around the country, expanding on what I have done over the years,” Burns told me. “Right now, we are in the planning stages, and I am doing my best to try to make the series of road trips begin right here in my beloved Chicago.” A onetime reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer with a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Burns stepped down as news anchor in after five years at CBS-owned WBBM-Channel 2 and 18 years at ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7.
Chicago Sun-Times
The good news is the Sun-Times is finally doing something about its appallingly bad website. The bad news is it won't happen until sometime next year. On Thursday the Sun-Times announced that it has signed Vox Media's Chorus to serve as publishing platform for i
16 of The Best Biography Books for Kids
In this post, I compiled a list of some of the best biography books for kids that are sure to spark their imagination and fuel their dreams. These incredible stories showcase remarkable individuals who overcame obstacles, shattered stereotypes, and made significant contributions to the world.
Biography Books for Kids
From trailblazers like Neil Armstrong and Jane Goodall to sports legends like Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson, these biographies offer a diverse collection of role models for young readers.
1. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
In the midst of a devastating drought in Malawi, young William Kamkwamba discovers a solution to his family&#;s hardships in the village library: constructing a windmill from scrap metal and old bicycle parts.
This resourceful invention brings electricity and water to his family&#;s home, transforming their lives. Adapted for younger readers, this inspiring memoir highlights the power of innovation and perseverance, complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue to update readers on William&#;s journey.
2. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The
One of the most common projects in elementary school, especially around grades is a biography project or book report.
It can be tricky to find biography books for kids that hit that sweet spot between a picture book and an absolutely overwhelming non-fiction tome (lots of biographies lean too far into the young adult realm and they&#;re just too hefty for an elementary school reader!).
Here are some great options that are interesting, readable and perfect for school or personal reading!
(P.S. If you&#;re looking for biography series like the extremely popular &#;Who Was. . .?&#; series, I have a whole list of favorites here! The books on that list tend to steer a little younger and shorter).
10+ Great Kids Biography Books
The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum by Candace Fleming
If your child was obsessed with The Greatest Showman, this book is for them. It is almost unreal how fascinating the real P.T. Barnum was and what a life he lead. I included this one on the family reads section in the Summer Reading Guide. (Full review here)
Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Boa
Biographies you may also like
Actress adunni ade formal husband photoshopped Adunni Ade's husband is a man named Michael Boyd. He is a businessman and the father of Adunni Ade's two sons. The couple got married in , but they have since Missing: adunni ade formal · photoshopped.
Ahmad shah durrani biography for kids Ahmad Shah Durrani (c) (Pashto: احمد شاه دراني), also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali (Pashto: احمد شاه ابدالي) and born as Ahmed Khan, was the founder of the Durrani Empire in
Gisela preuschoff biography of martin garrix The story of Martin Garrix begins at 8 years of age, in the year It was then that he first got acquainted with electronic dance music, seeing Tiësto perform at the Olympic Games opening Missing: gisela preuschoff.
Hermann pascha biography samples To inspire your own bio-writing efforts, we‘ve curated over 25 of the most engaging real-life examples from across industries, roles and seniority levels. These range Missing: hermann pascha.
Sloan taylor rabinor biography samples Read all about Sloan-Taylor Rabinor with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV g: samples.
Nikola tesla biography shqip live Match the following figures – Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Guglielmo Marconi, Alfred Nobel and Nikola Tesla – with these biographical facts: The match for each, of course, .
Shital moktan biography of albert Biography: The most well-known films produced by Indian producer Shital Bhatia, who co-founded Friday Filmworks, include A Wednesday! (), Special 26 (), Baby Missing: albert.
Maita ejercito biography of donald Maita Last Name: Sanchez Full Name at Birth: Girlie Ejercito Birthday: 2nd April, Birthplace: Philippines Died: 3rd November, Place of Death: Quezon City, Philippines Cause of Missing: donald.
One of the most common projects in elementary school, especially around grades is a biography project or book report.
It can be tricky to find biography books for kids that hit that sweet spot between a picture book and an absolutely overwhelming non-fiction tome (lots of biographies lean too far into the young adult realm and they&#;re just too hefty for an elementary school reader!).
Here are some great options that are interesting, readable and perfect for school or personal reading!
(P.S. If you&#;re looking for biography series like the extremely popular &#;Who Was. . .?&#; series, I have a whole list of favorites here! The books on that list tend to steer a little younger and shorter).
10+ Great Kids Biography Books
The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum by Candace Fleming
If your child was obsessed with The Greatest Showman, this book is for them. It is almost unreal how fascinating the real P.T. Barnum was and what a life he lead. I included this one on the family reads section in the Summer Reading Guide. (Full review here)
Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Boa
Actress adunni ade formal husband photoshopped Adunni Ade's husband is a man named Michael Boyd. He is a businessman and the father of Adunni Ade's two sons. The couple got married in , but they have since Missing: adunni ade formal · photoshopped. Ahmad shah durrani biography for kids Ahmad Shah Durrani (c) (Pashto: احمد شاه دراني), also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali (Pashto: احمد شاه ابدالي) and born as Ahmed Khan, was the founder of the Durrani Empire in Gisela preuschoff biography of martin garrix The story of Martin Garrix begins at 8 years of age, in the year It was then that he first got acquainted with electronic dance music, seeing Tiësto perform at the Olympic Games opening Missing: gisela preuschoff. Hermann pascha biography samples To inspire your own bio-writing efforts, we‘ve curated over 25 of the most engaging real-life examples from across industries, roles and seniority levels. These range Missing: hermann pascha. Sloan taylor rabinor biography samples Read all about Sloan-Taylor Rabinor with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV g: samples. Nikola tesla biography shqip live Match the following figures – Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Guglielmo Marconi, Alfred Nobel and Nikola Tesla – with these biographical facts: The match for each, of course, . Shital moktan biography of albert Biography: The most well-known films produced by Indian producer Shital Bhatia, who co-founded Friday Filmworks, include A Wednesday! (), Special 26 (), Baby Missing: albert. Maita ejercito biography of donald Maita Last Name: Sanchez Full Name at Birth: Girlie Ejercito Birthday: 2nd April, Birthplace: Philippines Died: 3rd November, Place of Death: Quezon City, Philippines Cause of Missing: donald.
Biographies you may also like