Émna Mizouni ~ آمنة الميزوني

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Barnstars are virtual awards editors give each other to recognize great work, collaboration, and kindness. Started in 2003 and inspired by barn‑raising, they’ve grown into hundreds of designs celebrating everything from helpful edits to good humor. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)

Impressive!

Black and white photograph shows Adelia M. Hoyt, librarian in the Reading Room for the Blind, typing on a typewriter. She wears a dark dress with full length sleeves, and dark glasses. Her hair is in a braid arranged on top of her head. Bookshelves can be seen in the background. Between 1913 and 1920. Underwood & Underwood.

Black and white photograph of John Russell Young, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. His short hair is parted in the center and he has a handlebar mustache. He wears a collared jacket and shirt. 1897.

#OTD in 1931, Congress voted to create a national library service for the blind.

This came decades after 7th Librarian of Congress John Russell Young established the very concept of a national library for the blind, overseeing the creation a reading room for the blind at the Library in 1897. 🧵

One of the many amazing services @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social offers 👏🏽

هل تعلم أن قصة الثور الأبيض رُويت على لسان علي بن أبي طالب ؟

"أكلت يوم أكل الثور الأبيض (حكاية شعبية) - ويكيبيديا" @wikipedia.org

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Since 2010, the share of women editors and biographies on Wikipedia has nearly doubled thanks to thousands of volunteers.

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A milestone indeed!

Was the Regency Era Really Like Bridgerton? | #bridgerton #booktok YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Regency Era vs Bridgerton Show: Is Bridgerton a fantasy or historical show?

Guest column | How to try ‘immersive reading’ Listening to an audiobook while reading along offers a new way to experience literature.

Column: Many people listen to an audiobook while reading it at the same time, a practice known as “immersive reading.” Listening and seeing a word simultaneously offers a new, focused way to experience literature.

Do you know that Valentine's Day is originally from Tunisia? YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Do you know the origin of Valentine's Day ? Think again!

Today, we launch "The Arab Uprisings 15 Years On: More Than a Moment."

Catch our Executive Director @maitelsadany.bsky.social tell the story of how and why TIMEP was founded. "Simply put, without these Arab Uprisings, there would be no TIMEP."

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Fifteen years ago, Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation set in motion a series of events that continue to change the region and its people even today.

In 2026, we invite you to join us as we platform our stories, reflect on what has unfolded, and reimagine what may come next.

Watercolor illustration of the ‘Discovery’ ship frozen in ice. South Polar Times, Volume 2. 1907. Rare Book and Special Collections Division.

Frontispiece “A sledging experience”, illustrated by Dr. E. A. Wilson. South Polar Times, Volume 1. 1907. Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Black and white illustration shows the silhouettes of three men dragging a sledge through a snowy, windy landscape.

For much of the U.S., including here in D.C., the past week or so has felt a lot like these images. 🥶 They originate from the "South Polar Times," the first newspaper published in Antarctica by members of the Discovery Expedition. Read about it in our rare book blog. ⬇️
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Doctor on How Screen Time Hurts Kids' Cognitive Development YouTube video by C-SPAN

Alarming data! Education can embrace technology but should not be submissive to it.

Bridgerton, What Should You Know about the Books and the Regency Era? YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

If you're a fan of the Bridgerton show, this video is for you.
A review the first four books, and most importantly The Real Regency Era vs The Bridgerton Show

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آخر التظاهرات التي حضرتها لينا بن مهني YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

اليوم تمرّ ست سنوات على رحيل أيقونة الثورة التونسية، العظيمة لينا بن مهني.
الله يرحمك لينا. تركت لنا أثرا لا يمحى!

🔔 It's not too late to join us! Tune in today at 10:00 AM EST for “Egypt in 2026: What’s Next?”, an online event exploring the top foreign affairs, economic, and political issues facing the country this year.

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Tunisia's Bloodiest Day: The Story of Black Thursday | Minute History YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

On this day in 1978, Tunisia lived the Bloodiest Day in its history "The Black Thursday"

Uncovering The Secret World of Rare Books: My Deep Dive into The Priceless Treasures Exhibition YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Come with me on a deep dive to discover some rare books about North Africa and beyond. Unique, prestigious, and limited editions !

From my visit to the @capitolhillbooks.bsky.social Rare Books Exhibition

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I love this ! Their audio book selection is top and goes well with my TBR 😊 if you wonder, I like to read and listen to the book at the same time (especially if there are accents involved) 😀🤓

Who Really Led the Global Fight to End Slavery? | Minute History YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Who really led the Global Fight to End Slavery? 🇹🇳

A 1605 first edition of "Don Quixote" is displayed in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division reading room, January 14, 2026. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

A 1605 first edition of "Don Quixote" is displayed with subsequent editions in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division reading room, January 14, 2026. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

Fun fact about "Don Quixote," first published on this day in 1605: The publisher, not anticipating its popularity, secured publication rights only for Spain's Castile region. Pirated editions appeared in Valencia & Lisbon within months! The Library has copies of both the original & pirated editions.

Washington Scrutinizes Trump's Push for AI Speed Over Safety The White House is shifting to artificial intelligence policy execution with a focus on deregulation, tech exports and energy capacity, according to the director of

“Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of CDT, told lawmakers that unchecked AI systems risk reinforcing discrimination and eroding workers’ rights if Congress fails to establish clear accountability standards.”

مقتطف من حفل تكريم لينا بن مهني 14 جانفي 2020 YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

يوم 14 جانفي مهم جدا في تاريخ تونس الحديث، لكن أريد تذكره بذكرى لينا بن مهني العظيمة أيقونة ثورة 2011.
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Though, there are only two books that I recall re-reading "The Prophet of Gibran Khalil Gibran" and "A Room of One's Own of Virginia Wolf".

It doesn't matter what genre you read, but do you re-read books ? If we actually and actively "read" the book, not consumed it (via audio or simple page turning), why would we need to re-read them?
This not including any holy book, of course.

Question of the day Do you reread books? #booktok #bookclubdiscussion #readinghabits YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Do you re-read books like you re-watch movies and shows?

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CrossOcean Book Club review - The Dutch House YouTube video by Emna Mizouni

Our Cross Ocean Book Club's review of "The Dutch House by Ann Patchett" #Salon_EM

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