The new bilingual series, Of, By, and For the People, provides English- and Spanish-speaking children and their families the opportunity to enjoy high-quality children’s literature together while discussing and delving into their own American experiences. The big ideas and themes of the series highlight our shared history and how immigrant, resident, and citizen contributions strengthen our nation: historically, in the present, and in the years to come.

Of, By, and For the People will pilot this fall in Caddo, East Baton Rouge, and Livingston Parishes, which will also be hosting the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit: Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. To further expand the impact of the series we will share it with families in areas where in-person or virtual programming is not yet available by partnering with local organizations to distribute our Prime Time Family and Preschool Boxes, which is a take-home version of Prime Time’s award-winning program in a box filled with books that families can use to build their home libraries, a discussion guide for adults, and other learning materials. Beginning in spring 2023 the series will be available as a choice for programs across the state and country, with a continuing focus on offering it at Voices and Votes exhibit locations to ensure access to rural audiences in several states. Of, By, and For the People will also be at the center of the next season of our popular podcast Little Voices, Big Ideas, which will be produced in partnership with WWNO and Red River Radio through the generous support of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana.