Just back from a remarkable week in Pittsburg, CA creating a community mural with children, parents, teachers and volunteers. Sharing the before/after photos of the project with thanks to everyone who made it possible. A huge shout out to librarian Ginny Golden...
Inspired by “Book Fiesta” and “Maybe Something Beautiful” Audrey Brown Menard and Jazmine LeBlanc created an amazing event. This creative celebration of Children’s Day/Book Day brings diverse people together who share a common love for...
Mexican-American botanist YNES MEXIA [1870-1938] is believed to be the most prolific plant collector of her time. She is also proof that it is never too late to pursue your passion as she did at age 55. She discovered five hundred new species and collected some...
Julia Alvarez Marjorie Agosín Sandra Cisneros Margarita Engle Christina Diaz Gonzalez Guadalupe Garcia McCall Meg Medina Juana Medina Matt de la Peña Pam Muñoz Ryan Benjamin Alire...
BARUJ BENACERRAF [1920-2011] focused his research on understanding the genetic reasons for allergies and other diseases impacting immunity. Born in Caracas, Venezuela of Spanish-Jewish ancestry he spent much of his childhood in France. His father was a textile...
