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February 24, 1938

No one could have known how very big the news Variety announced on 12-24-38 would be: It was announced that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) bought the rights to adapt for the screen L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Sixteen-year-old Judy Garland was cast as the lead.  Today, of course, we know how beloved the film became, and it ranks sixth on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest films of all time (compiled in 1999).

February 26, 1919 and 1929

February 26 was a good day for conservation; two national parks were established in the United States 10 years apart–the Grand Canyon in 1919 and the Grand Tetons in 1929. In January 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt designated more than 800,000 acres of the Grand Canyon a national monument; it was designated a national park under President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.

Exactly ten years later, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law a bill passed by both houses of the U.S. Congress establishing the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

 

 
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In the News 2011

GirlMogul shared Kate’s interesting Tax Day stories with young readers who may be curious about why grownups become stressed around April 15th each year: GirlMogul com – April 14 2011

SheKnows featured Kate’s Tax Day Stories to Make You Smile – because we all need a little levity on April 15th! SheKnows com – April 13 2011

The special “30 Under 30″ series to celebrate Women’s History Month garnered a great deal of press attention and many readers of all ages:

The California Chapter of the National Organization for Women (CaNow) requested exclusive rights to preview each of the women who were in the first slot for each of the four categories for “30 Under 30:”

(Military) Sarah Emma Edmonds (1841-1898): CANow – March 1 2011
(Sports) Kitty O’Neil (1947- ): CANow – March 7 2011
(Explorers) Bessie Coleman (1893-1926) CANow – March 21 2011

AOL’s My Daily featured an interview with Kate about her March celebration of remarkable young women in history: AOL MyDaily – March 8 2011

Mothering recommended America Comes Alive as a great resource for parents for information about women’s history: Mothering.com – March 20, 2011

3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires ran list of ten inspirational women from American history from “30 Under 30″: 3 Garnets 2 Sapphires – March 8, 2011

On two separate dates, Mom It Forward ran excerpts from “30 Under 30:” Mom It Forward – March 11 2011 and Mom It Forward – March 18 2011

In honor of President’s Week, Class Brain and Hip Mama’s Place both ran Kate’s feature on “Ten Fun Things You May Not Know About Our Presidents:” Hip Mama’s Place – February 23 2011 and ClassBrain – February 24, 2011

Scrapscene invited Kate to share suggestions with their readers on recording one’s own family history: ScrapScene – February 3, 2011

In the News 2010

Tips ‘n Quips included Kate’s holiday tips (gleaned from America’s past) to help families eliminate what isn’t important: Tips N Quips – December 17, 2010

The Center for Cartoon Studies featured Kate’s Huffington Post article about cartoonist Denys Wortman on their home page: Center for Cartoon Studies – December 11, 2010

Modern Mami asked Kate to provide tips for streamlining the long lists of holiday “to do” items so that families have time to capture the spirit of the past: ModernMami.com – December 8, 2010

Mommy’s Memorandum turned to America Comes Alive! for information about meaningful ways to celebrate the holiday season because they knew Kate would have ways to help children create gifts that would become family keepsakes and/or better understand the family story: Mommy’s Memorandum – December 3, 2010

Her Campus, a publication for college women, sought Kate’s comments about why American women constitute just 17 percent of those in elective office in an article: HerCampus November 24, 2010

The Greenwich Post wrote a news story about Kate that appeared on October 28, 2010 about her speaking engagement at the Greenwich Library to mark the 90th anniversary since women won the right to vote: Greenwich Post – October 28, 2010

Work It, Mom!, an online community for mothers, interviewed Kate Kelly about her career path as a writer and a working mom. Kate provides perspective from the “other side:” Work It Mom – October 2 2010

Fashionable Bambino, a site for moms and moms-to-be who want their kids to look just as fashionable as they do, features an interview with Kate Kelly where she shares fun ways to raise the level of dinner table conversations: The Fashionable Bambino – September 14 2010

Macaroni Kid, a newsletter of kid-friendly activities and events, featured Kate’s tips for Sharing History at the Dinner Table. Macaroni Kid – September 16 2010

For Kate’s interview on the 90th anniversary of women and the vote, appearing on the website of California NOW: CANow – August 24 2010

Skirt.com, a website dedicated to women and their work, their play, and their families, ran this Q and A with Kate on the topic of women’s suffrage: Skirt! – August 24 2010

In the News Prior to 2010

Kate Kelly on Studio B with Shepard Smith. October, 2008. View clip »

Lillian Moller Gilbreth Pressed for Inclusion
As we recognize the importance of working people today, on Labor Day, Kate Kelly highlights Lillian Moller Gilbreth’s efforts to make the workplace more inclusive for all workers, including people with disabilities. Read article »
By Kate Kelly | September 7, 2009 | www.womensenews.org

Start a tradition: Take kids along to vote.
With a little advance work, taking your kids to the polls on Election Day can help unscramble the complexities of politics, government and the presidential showdown. Read article »
By Leanne Italie | November 1, 2008 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review