Search
- Reading Rainbow "Borreguita and the Coyote" Family Literacy Kit, 1999-2008 - From 1983 until 2006, <em>Reading Rainbow</em> aimed to encourage a love of books and reading in children. The show won over 250 awards, including 26 Emmys, and earned the title of the most-watched PBS program in classrooms. The program's commitment to literacy also extended outside of the show itself, through sponsorship of programs like this literacy kit.
- 1999-2008
- Collections - Artifact
Reading Rainbow "Borreguita and the Coyote" Family Literacy Kit, 1999-2008
From 1983 until 2006, Reading Rainbow aimed to encourage a love of books and reading in children. The show won over 250 awards, including 26 Emmys, and earned the title of the most-watched PBS program in classrooms. The program's commitment to literacy also extended outside of the show itself, through sponsorship of programs like this literacy kit.
- "A Practical Workshop in Cultural Literacy: Americans and Germans Working Together," 1998 - When the German company DaimlerBenz merged with Chrysler in 1998, employees had to negotiate the culture clash. This manual, produced for Chrysler employees, gave American engineers tools for understanding their German colleagues' communication and work styles, complete with a list of common misunderstandings and how to address them.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
"A Practical Workshop in Cultural Literacy: Americans and Germans Working Together," 1998
When the German company DaimlerBenz merged with Chrysler in 1998, employees had to negotiate the culture clash. This manual, produced for Chrysler employees, gave American engineers tools for understanding their German colleagues' communication and work styles, complete with a list of common misunderstandings and how to address them.
- The Many Forms of Literacy -
- November 02, 2023
- Collections - Set
The Many Forms of Literacy
- "Focus on Tasty Food," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Focus on Tasty Food," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- "Local and Organic," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Local and Organic," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- "Mint Tea," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Mint Tea," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- It’s in a Book (Bag) — Reading Rainbow Family Literacy Kit - Assembled by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), this colorful backpack features English- and Spanish-language versions of Borreguita and the Coyote, a VHS tape of a television episode based around the book, and bi-lingual activity booklet and board game designed to let families practice their language skills together. This kit was likely given to a library, community center, or school for distribution, before eventually making its way into The Henry Ford’s collection in 2024.
- June 10, 2025
- Collections - Article
It’s in a Book (Bag) — Reading Rainbow Family Literacy Kit
Assembled by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), this colorful backpack features English- and Spanish-language versions of Borreguita and the Coyote, a VHS tape of a television episode based around the book, and bi-lingual activity booklet and board game designed to let families practice their language skills together. This kit was likely given to a library, community center, or school for distribution, before eventually making its way into The Henry Ford’s collection in 2024.
- "Uncompromising," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Uncompromising," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- "Preparation and Presentation," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Preparation and Presentation," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- "Small Restaurant Movement," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015 - Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.
- March 10, 2015
- Collections - Artifact
"Small Restaurant Movement," Clip from Interview with Alice Waters, March 10, 2015
Alice Waters founded and owns Chez Panisse Restaurant, the flagship of "California cuisine," a culinary innovation focused on locally sourced organic foods, prepared with precision and care. Waters also founded the Edible Schoolyard to reform school lunch programs and engage children in food literacy. In 2015, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Waters about her passion for good food.