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| In January, Marsha Semmel, the Institute
of Museum and Library Services’ Deputy Director
for Museums, and First Lady Laura Bush joined Julia Bland,
the Louisiana Children’s Museum executive director,
in observing post-Katrina play programs. |
Andrew Ackerman, executive director
of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, heralds the
launch of the PlayHelps program in New Orleans. |
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| Julia Bland, executive director of
the Louisiana Children’s Museum, greets visitors
at the launch of the PlayHelps program. |
New Orleans children enjoy storytelling
as part of the PlayHelps program. |
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| Parents and children’s moods
improved in response to the PlayHelps program. |
New Orleans children design new houses
as part of the PlayHelps program. |
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| New Orleans children enjoy block building
activities as part of the PlayHelps program. |
PlayHelps programs were held in large
colorful domes. |
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| New Orleans children write in their
journals as part of the PlayHelps program. |
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