Sequoyah – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Sequoyah, or Sequoia (both spellings were given by missionaries, but in Cherokee the name is closer to Sikwayi or Sogwali), also called George Gist or George Guess, was the legendary creator of the Cherokee syllabary.
Born in a…
Millard Fuller – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda, founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976. Now an international organization, Habitat is a Christian ministry that seeks to provide decent housing to those who cannot afford it through…
Athos Menaboni – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Italian-born artist Athos Menaboni arrived in Georgia in the late 1920s and remained active until his death at the age of ninety-four. Early in his career, he focused primarily on painting murals and creating other decorative…
Lillian Smith – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Lillian Smith was one of the first prominent white Southerners to openly denounce racial segregation and actively work against the entrenched and often brutally imposed world of Jim Crow. As early as the 1930s, she argued that…
Casimir Pulaski in Georgia – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Brigadier General Count Casimir (or Kazimierz) Pulaski came from Poland to fight in the American Revolution (1775-1783). Frequently hailed as the founder of the American Cavalry, he served in the Continental Army from late 1777…
Henry W. Grady – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Henry W. Grady, the "spokesman for the New South", served as editor of the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s.
A member of Atlanta's Democratic political leadership circle, Grady used his office and influence to promote a…
Benjamin Mays – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Perhaps best known as the longtime president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Benjamin Mays was a distinguished African-American minister, educator, scholar, and social activist. He was also an important mentor to civil rights…
Fanny Kemble – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
British actress and writer Fanny Kemble's infamous entanglement with Georgia began in the 1830s when she married Pierce Mease Butler, who in 1836 inherited her grandfather's inheritance, including hundreds of enslaved Africans…
Walter White – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
A native of Atlanta, Walter White served as chief secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1929 to 1955. In the twenty-five years before the Supreme Court's 1954 decision Brown v.…
Crypt of Civilization – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
The Crypt of Civilization, a millennia-old time capsule, is a chamber sealed behind a stainless steel door in 1940 at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The crypt is the "first successful attempt to bury a record of this culture…
Hugh McCall – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Hugh McCall is generally considered Georgia's first historian, based on his two volumes History of Georgia.
The first volume was published in 1811, followed by the second in 1816. Details of his own life story remain elusive.…
John Ross – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
John Ross became the main chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1827, following the establishment of a government modeled on that of the United States. He presided over the nation at the height of its development in the Southeast, the…
Savannah City Map – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Savannah's notable city plan is distinguished from those of earlier colonial cities by its repeated pattern of connected neighborhoods, multiple plazas, streets, and designed expansion into city-held land (the common). It is…
Habersham Family – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
The Habershams – James and his sons, James Jr., Joseph and John – played an important role in the economic and political life of colonial, revolutionary and national Georgia.
Their connection to Georgian history began with…
LeConte Family – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Noted for their contributions to the intellectual life of 19th-century Georgia, the LeContes originally prospered as rice and cotton planters in Liberty County and later gained recognition for their scientific work.
In 1787,…
Creek Indians – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
The history of early Georgia is largely the history of the Creek Indians. For most of Georgia's colonial period, the Creeks outnumbered European settlers and enslaved Africans and occupied more land than these newcomers. It…
Joseph Addison Turner – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
joseph Addison Turner was a writer, editor, publisher, attorney, and planter. He is best known for publishing The compatriota weekly newspaper produced from its Putnam County planting during Civil war (1861-65). Despite his…
Goose Pond – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
The Goose Pond community in Oglethorpe County was named for a pond of at least fifty acres located near a small creek that connects to Georgia's Broad River. Tradition has it that the pond takes its name from the wild geese…
Celestine Sibley – New Georgia Encyclopedia
Celestine Sibley, a renowned Southern author, journalist and syndicated columnist, reported for the Atlanta Constitution from 1941 to 1999. During her long career, she wrote more than 10,000 columns and numerous reports of…
Mildred Seydell – Encyclopedia of New Georgia
Mildred Seydell broke the gender barrier and was one of the first women to work as a journalist in Georgia. She was a columnist and author of nationally syndicated books, a strong advocate for women's rights, and the founder of…
Travis Tritt – New Georgia Encyclopedia
A versatile performer from suburban Atlanta, Travis Tritt has garnered major industry awards and sold millions of records, cementing his stature within the Peach State pantheon of notable contributors to country music.
First…
Hundreds of local students participate in the Storybook Walk
Former Union College president Edward de Rosset dies at 77
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Edward Daves of Rosset, who served as the 17th president of Union College from 2003 to 2011, died Friday, October 29…
LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia: new edition coming in 2022 with an exclusive minifigure
There's a new LEGO DC book coming out next year called The LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia: New Edition and it will come with an exclusive minifigure. The book won't be released until May 3 for $21.99, but you can pre-order it today on…
On Wisconsin Magazine Presents the “Storybook Romance” of UW-Madison Dronzek Alumni,…
September 22, 2021The lives and work of UW-Madison alumni Laura Dronzek and Kevin Henkes were recently featured in the Wisconsin Alumni Association's On Wisconsin magazine.
Dronzek and Henkes, in their home studios
The article, titled…
Storybook Island receives $50,000 for a playground for everyone | Local
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Kids of all skill levels will have a new playground to explore next summer at Storybook Island. The children's amusement park received a…
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Pacific Grove man’s plight gives rise to ‘Kelly and the Bee’ storybook –…
Raised in Connecticut, Leonard O'Neill eventually found his way to San Francisco, where a friend suggested he take a scenic drive to the Monterey Peninsula. He got off on a Sunday and drove to Lovers Point, where the ice plant was in…
In Conversation: Moor Mother Talks Reaching New Listeners With “Black Encyclopedia of the…
Moorish mother, born Camae Ayewa, is a traveler; it transcends the linear constructions of time as it crosses geographical boundaries. The artist works in a range of mediums, from poetry and visuals to music and education - and with each…
21 Airbnb Treehouse Vacation Rentals for a Storybook Adventure
Childhood summers usually meant a few safe things: going to the pool, vacationing at the beach (if we were lucky or nearby), playing outside until the porch light came on and , of course, trips to the library. Few things were as exciting…
Pujols gives people what they want: a storybook | by Cary Osborne
(Jon SooHoo / Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneAlbert Pujols has said it will be a few days before the moment resonates with him. He'll see a highlight of what he did on Tuesday night in St. Louis, where he started his legendary career…
World Travel Encyclopedia | Wisconsin Public Radio
A few years ago my appetite for all things old led me to old books and the ones about world music were the most appealing. From this love affair came the hunt for travel books and not just your tourist reference books which are usually…
Storytelling houses, a charming chapter in local architecture • Long Beach Post News
The land, roughly bordered by Norwalk Boulevard and Coyote Creek, between Wardlow / Ball Road and 226th Street, opened in the 1960s when new homes could be purchased for under $ 20,000.
The neighborhood, far from the middle streets of…
Storybook Street for Kids heads to South County on September 18
New place, new book titles, same literacy initiative. Following the success of Sarasota's Storybook Street in April, the book-themed Wonderland is heading to CoolToday Park in North Port on September 18.The Sarasota County Early Learning…
StoryBook gets a new chapter after the sale to Toll Brothers
The recent sale of StoryBook Homes will not affect its local development, Boulder Hills Estates.
"It's all the same," said Wayne Laska, founder of StoryBook Homes. "Everyone is still here."
Luxury home developer Toll Brothers has…
A Catskills house full of storybook charm
Artist Heather Ross lives in Forestburgh, New York, with her husband, TC, and their daughter, Bee. “When we first walked in, this house was in ruins,” she says. "I loved taking something forgotten and making it beautiful." Here, she…
California Publisher Receives BOOK OF THE YEAR for New Storybook “WHY AM I”
SANTA BARBARA, California, August 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Seven Seas Press, an all-female publishing house, creates inspiring English and bilingual children's books. Through their nonprofit programs, they fundraise and partner with…
Anthony Rizzo, who turned down storybook reunion with Red Sox, now hopes to lead Yankees through…
Rizzo's memories of his time with the Red Sox are good. He was selected by the team in the sixth round of the 2007 draft. He suffered the shock of being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma while playing for Greenville Drive in 2008, but…
Toll Brothers acquires Storybook Homes
In the fall of 1974, a Marine named Wayne Laska was featured in the Review-Journal after completing training camp, one of many locals who appeared in the newspaper that day for completing their basic training.
Laska, who was 17 at the…
Toll Brothers acquires StoryBook Homes in Las Vegas
Toll Brothers — No. 11 on the 2021 Builder 100 - announced it has acquired StoryBook Homes, a private Las Vegas-based home builder. Terms were not disclosed, but the…
World Book’s new beginner’s encyclopedia encourages exploration-based learning
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Book, Inc., (www.worldbook.com), a leading publisher of children's non-fiction book series, leading reference and digital learning platforms, today announced the new version of The Encyclopedia of…
Disney Storybook 2021 Advent Calendars available on Amazon
The products in this story are independently selected and presented in an editorial manner. If you make a purchase using these links, we may earn a commission. The books are slated for release on October 26, and you can get them at 15%…
Simone Biles’ Tokyo Olympics don’t need a storybook ending on the balance beam
If it was a movie, we would be in the last act. Our hero, the greatest gymnast of all time, stepped out onto the balance beam to the rhythm of the score. The audience would hold their breath, knowing what she had overcome to reach this…
Halo Encyclopedia Announced by Dark Horse Comics, Released March 2022
Source: Xbox Game Studios
Dark Horse Comics has announced that in conjunction with Halo developer 343 Industries, the publisher is releasing an all-new Halo Encyclopedia book that "encompasses two decades of epic storytelling with stunning,…
Man trapped on 6% mortgage sells items on eBay to keep up with his payments
Homeowners stuck on expensive mortgages fear losing their homes after the government rejected their pleas for help. After weathering the struggles of the pandemic, many are now suffering further financial hardship. Many say their mental!-->…
Mitchell Kossoff allegedly forged his mother’s signature
Phyllis and Mitchell Kossoff (Getty, iStock)
This has to be the worst Mother's Day gift ever.
Real estate attorney Mitchell Kossoff allegedly forged his 94-year-old mother's signature to take out more than $2 million in loans before…
BILL BYNUM, DARRIN WILLIAMS: The wolf is back at the door
In Arkansas, it's in our nature to look out for each other, whether it's watching over neighbors, helping out at church, or supporting local businesses. Today, in the face of unprecedented health, economic and social upheaval, caring…
Where Customers Are Also Lenders: A Fintech’s Payday Alternative
Over the past year, a Los Angeles-based fintech has relied on the kindness of strangers to power a peer-to-peer mobile lending platform that it hopes will drive consumers away from high-interest payday loans while making them more…
Britons shunned by banks caught in coronavirus-related credit crunch
By Sinead Cruise, Iain WithersLONDON (Reuters) - When a payroll issue left Natalie Gallagher so strapped for cash this month that she couldn't afford her bus fare to work, she turned to her lender usual Amigo for an additional emergency…
The Halo encyclopedia will have 500 pages and will be released in 2022
343 Industries is partnering with Dark Horse Comics to produce an updated edition of the Halo Encyclopedia, which will span approximately 500 pages.
Developer 343 Industries has teamed up…
Hot Property: A Stone Storybook Charmer in Pleasant Hills
IIt's easy to see why Charles Kuchta fell in love with his home in Pleasant Hills.
Built in 1939, the Cape Cod style home sits on a double lot and features a stone facade. Planters are overflowing with fresh flowers and the arched front…
Legend of Mana and the storybook charm of nonlinear RPGs
legend of mana opens with a story about the burning of the Mana Tree over 900 years ago, which resulted in the entire world being compacted tightly into artifacts that preserved the last vestiges of the tree's power. When you…
Storybook Brawl tries to repeat what Hearthstone Battlegrounds started
Throw folk tale characters into highly seamless automatic card combat inspired by Hearthstone Battlegrounds and you pretty much know exactly what storybook brawl is. It's a slightly simpler game, with fewer interactions and an emphasis on…
Storybook helps struggling kids after parent’s injury
A new storybook Bracky builds a new lair helps guide children through significant life changes, as the latest research reveals that up to 2.5 million children experience mental health issues as a result of injury or illness from a…
Announcement of “The Nintendo 64 Encyclopedia”, the new Paper Heroes book
The publisher Héroes de Papel has formalized one of its major premieres this year: The Nintendo 64 Encyclopedia. Dedicated to the unforgettable home console of the Japanese firm, this book looks back on the complete life of the…
Hot Property: A 1930s storybook home near White Rock Lake
Prolific architect Charles Dilbeck is responsible for many charming homes in Dallas. Dilbeck's designs, most of which were designed and built in the 1930s through the 1960s, are an eclectic mix of sprawling ranch homes, French country…
Luke Williams’ storybook journey continues in front of his family
LOS ANGELES—When Luke Williams entered the circle on the deck as a hitter at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, he made sure not to look back at the bleachers.More than 75 of Williams' closest friends and family, many wearing t-shirts with a…
Baseball Headline Covers Hollobaugh’s Storybook Senior Season – Business Journal Daily
AKRON, Ohio — Cameron Hollobaugh lifted the Division IV state championship trophy as his Warren John F. Kennedy High School baseball teammates surrounded him Sunday night on the Canal Park field.
Celebration ensued for this Eagles…
Maxine’s Studio of Dance presents “Mother Goose visit Storybook Land”
VINELAND — Maxine's Studio of Dance will perform its 48th annual recital, "Mother Goose visits Storybook Land," at 10 a.m. June 19 on an outdoor stage at 2388 N. East Ave.This celebration of dance will have audiences tapping their feet to a…
Four New Storybook Trails Await Ohio State Park Visitors
Summer road trip season is right around the corner, and Ohio's state parks are high on many families' to-do lists. Now kids can combine literacy and the great outdoors on 10 Storybook Trails across the state.Since May 7, Ohio First Lady…
Mountain Tale Weddings – Atlanta Magazine
Mountain SplendorPhotography by www.reneenicoledesign.comCan you imagine one of the most special times of your life taking place on top of a magnificent mountain overlooking breathtaking views, or next to a pristine mountain lake,…
First Lady DeWine visits Great Seal to unveil new Storybook Trail
CHILLICOTHE — Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine visited Great Seal State Park on Friday to unveil a new trail that brings books to life for children and families.The site is part of the Storybook Trails program launched in 2019 by the ODNR in…
Lost Words: Beyond the Page game review: Video game and storybook magic for young audiences
Written by Rhianna Pratchett, “Lost Words: Beyond the Page'' is an ode to the dogged pursuit of creative writing. The game unfolds through the perspective of Isabelle Barbara Cook, a vivacious young girl who goes by the name of Izzy. When…
Stroll through a storybook spring
March 2021In the words of Gustav Mahler, "Spring won't let me stay in this house anymore!" I have to get out and breathe deeply again. With that in mind, I plan to take a stroll right here in the town of Zionsville - along the Elm Street…
PHOTOS: New ‘Enchanted’, ‘Robin Hood’ and ‘Pinocchio’ storybooks…
Disney likes to immerse its audience in stories. Whether you're watching a feature film, watching the latest Disney Channel shows, or visiting a Disney Park, the creators of Disney want you to feel like you're in history. Creating these…
Photos: MasseGeneral Hospital for the Children’s Story Ball
Check out scenes from the October 17, 2020 virtual event.
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PHOTOS: Stunning new storybooks based on classic Disney movie debuts at Disney Springs
Whether you're journaling about when your prince is coming or just taking notes for school or work, Disney has the perfect notebook to make everyone feel like they're living in a fairy tale.
From the outside, these new books simply look…
Arkansas kids enjoy storybook time with this program for incarcerated parents
In libraries across the country there are stories of mice and cookies, long-haired princesses and a very hungry caterpillar.
But in Arkansas, thousands of children don't curl up with a parent in bed and listen to a bedtime story.…
Hot property: A modern, storybook-worthy Tudor in Bluffview
Built in 1928, that Bluffview Tudor is both surprisingly elegant and timelessly traditional. The exterior beckons with storybook-inspired landscaping and a stone-lined path, while the facade stands tall with an angular metal roof and…
Failure of the Storybook Whale | Hakai Magazine
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In Joyce Wan's 2015 picture book, The whale in my pool, a large, very round blue whale sits above a boy's small play pool, squirting water from its blowhole. In the popular 2003 animated…