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This started out as
an Upfront with NGS Mini Byte when I was introduced to Bibliography
for Young People and Families by American Ancestors (previously The
New England Historic Genealogical Society). Then the research bug struck and I just had to see what other resources there were out there to help kids, youth and the younger generations (or even those new to genealogy or young at heart) dive into genealogy and family history research.
After all we are celebrating Family History Month! The recipients of much of our research are
children, grandchildren and children yet to be born or adopted into the family.
I know that the family stories that I
learned as a child and young adult have stuck with me throughout my life! Those storytellers are all deceased and their
stories do live on in my memories and also where I have documented them in
volumes created for my family.
Start with this video, What is Genealogy? created by FamilySearch. Talk about making the point that many "kids" might not recognize the word "genealogy" and they do know something of their "family history!" How powerful this short video is! When you are finished there are "kid-oriented" videos which will then become available.
Some other neat resources I found are:
What neat resources for engaging
kids/youth/young people in genealogy and family history are you aware of?
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