WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
Seattle Rep presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck from September 30 to October 23, 2022. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films and music to enhance your experience of the show.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
The script of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, for your reading pleasure.
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The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution
Renowned constitutional scholar Beeman presents the full text of Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence, along with historical context about their creation and excerpts from The Federalist Papers.
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Black Is the Body
Bernard’s essays delve into the experiences and stories from three generations of women in her family, examining the interactions between personal histories and racism in America.
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The Constitution of the United States
Get your very own copy of the Constitution with this downloadable PDF version provided by the National Constitution Center, a nonprofit organization located in Philadelphia near the site of the original Constitutional Convention.
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Constitution USA
NPR’s Peter Sagal takes a cross-country motorcycle trip to find out how the U.S. Constitution figures in the everyday lives of Americans from many different backgrounds.
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That's Debatable
Like playwright Schreck, this novel’s protagonist Millicent Chalmers is determined to win a series of debates for scholarships to pay for college. A new challenger and the sometimes toxic environment of debate threaten Millicent’s goals.
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The Great Debaters
In 1935, Wiley College’s African American debate team competed for the national championship, at a time when Black people were blocked from full membership in the national debate society. Based on a true story.
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Hamilton
Listen closely to the lyrics of “Non-Stop” from this blockbuster hit musical and you’ll learn more about key role founding father Alexander Hamilton played in the creation of the Constitution.
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Ordinary Equality
Inside the fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment and enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, Kelly profiles twelve people who have fought for greater rights and representation in our founding document.
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The People's Constitution
Legal scholars Kowal and Codrington demonstrate how the Constitution became more democratic and inclusive through the 27 amendments adopted over the course of decades following its creation in 1787.
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