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Your America 250 Summer

An eBook, a murder mystery, a family read-aloud play, news briefs from 1776, Norma's film club, and a July 4th surprise we can't wait to share

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May 19, 2026
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The last day of school is rapidly approaching, which means summer…America’s very special semiquincentennial summer (say that three times fast!) is almost here!

We’re so excited that Beth’s daughter, Jane, aged our logo for the occasion!

We’re not going to lie and say it isn’t a complicated celebration. America has always been full of possibility, and that possibility has often come at too high and too uneven a price. It is a nation of principles and a nation of contradictions. How do we settle into flag-waving and fireworks when we vigorously disagree with our current government? How do we celebrate democracy if we feel democracy is letting us down?

We’ve kept those questions top of mind, all the time. And we made some things for you.

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