This "Take a BooK! Leave a Book!" Little library is in front of the restrooms. This is a collab…read morewith Dublin library. These 2 books, written by Dominican Americans, are about Families & their girls. "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros: *lst book about Dominicans in U.S.? -how an Dominican family of 6 with poor English skills survived in Chicago, slowly getting better jobs with increased English proficiency. -family constantly moving to better houses to avoid crime, bad schools, bad neighbors, abusive 'hoods. -though written for teens, adult level misbehavior isn't glossed over, it's mentioned casually without comment. "How the Garcia Girls lost Their Accents" by Julia Alavarez. Based on Author's experience. -story told thru voices of the 4 girls: Carla, Yolanda, Sandra, Sofir.. with recurring themes around N.J. -catholic girls do have fun -"4 girls, no sons". "Good Bulls sire cows" -family didn't have financial issues. Father has a business. Politics an issue as parents fled Dominican Republic to avoid killers sent by Pres. Rafael Trujillo. -girls made friends with the right kind of Americans: Hoover, Hanes, Scott, Reese. They let the Americans believe they were connected to riche$. -the girls seldom socialized with other Dom-Am's, only related family members. -mom always relies on quotes to relay her thought: "Necessity is the Daughter of Invention". *both books humanizes the immigrant experience that all Americans have endured. Hispanic Heritage Month: 9/15-10/15.

this light brown wooden library (#0852) has an acorn-like top. it contains the usual types of…read morenonfiction & fiction books. reads: "The Negro in the Making of America" (Benjamin Quarles)1964 *.. chronicles noted Negro experience in America: -a needed involuntary work force during America's founding era. -fought in the Revolutionary Wars for whomever permitted them. -their slave labor in the South was instrumental for it's economy -free man (north & south) were craft artisans. -Civil War conclusion saw a few years when Negros were free in the South -when Northern industrialists wanted to do more business with the South, they steered the Republican Party away from supporting freed Negros legislatively in the south. -when H. Hoover ignored Negros during the great depression, they backed FDR in 1932 for president. -Negros became integrated into the military during WW2 after performing very well in some military actions. -post WW2, Negro equality was resisted in the South: *started by White Citizens' Council **aided by US Supreme Court ruling cases favorably for the South. **economic reprisals against whites & Negros who favored integration. -closing public integrated schools, opening private segregated schools supported by public funds -defunding Negro-improvement organizations (NAACP, Urban League) and prohibiting them from lending legal services in segregation cases. -violence against individual Negros and/or neighborhoods. -since the 1950's, sit-ins, freedom rides, nonviolent anti-segregation protests etc. evolved actions paving a path for equality for Negros.

this Little Town Library is located in front of Liberation Park. it's the lst location of Stephen &…read moreAyesha Curry's Eat.Learn.Play's foundation to establish "libraries" for dispensing reading material to young adults. LTL is similar to Little Free Libraries in that books works on an honor system to exchange books.... thru a collaboration with writer's & publishers, Stephen & Ayesha Curry"s LTL are distributing free new books to young adults. many new locations have been announced, mostly near elementary schools. read: "Black Brother Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes -Donte (black tone skin) and Trey (whiter toned skin) are bi-racical siblings in a bi-racial family. Donte is undercoming harrassment by older, white classmates, especially by Alan, the leader of the school's fencing team. non athlete Donte is challenged by Alan, the class bully to a duel. with solidarity from his brother, friends and a black fencing coach, Donte & associates defeats Alan & his mates to win their respect and a place on the new integrated fencing team. the inspiration for Rhodes' books comes from historical facts. the black fencing coach was a former competitive fencer, is modeled after Alex Dumas, a black general in Napolean's Army.

This is the best daycare/preschool my kids have been to, and we really loved it!…read moreWe moved to this area last fall, and we were very lucky to find this very safe, and caring daycare. Feri was very nice and warm, she also provides a fun and strong classes with various fun activities for holidays and such, but she also had created a little folder with work and crafts that my kids had done. My kids made best friends there and the kids there are all good mannered and friendly. One thing I also love the most about Fairys Day Care is the delicious and healthy food she makes. I would recommend this amazing place strongly!

this troquoise book box with a purple triangle is in front of Little House Cafe contains mix of…read morefictions, nonfiction books. reads: "Identity: the Demand for dignity and the politics of resentment" (Frances Fukuyama) -Fukuyama traced political identity from Plato to the present day. main themes are the human desire for recognition and dignity. *short book identifying identity politics but offers no realistic solutions. themes: -identity politics = beliefs based on ethnicity, race, religion, sexuality or other parameters, not on politics of equality and brotherhood. -declared liberal democracies in the Western world would defeat communism. ("The End of History....) and is abolute top rendition of the fromer. now he's concern identity politics will derail liberal democracies. -claims identity politics are exclusive in nature and doesn't work for the common good. examples: a)"upper class form identify politics on campuses that ignores glaring inequaities of the top 1% & the remaining 99%". b)"newer groups draw attention away from older, large groups, whose 'serious problems' have been ignored" c)"focus on lived experience threatens free speech in the public sphere".. -identity political led to "politics of resentment" a)which claim mexicans are ruining the country b)and they are not permitted to talk about it. c)facilitated the emergence of Donald Trump et al. who performed as a fighter for right-wing identity against political correctness and oppossed changes to the national, ethnic and racial makeup ot the US. D.T. was also a trojan horse who gave away America's assets to the 1% in the name of freedom while further improversing the 99%. note: identity political & "politics of resentment" seem mirror images of each other. Fukayama's book is based on US history only. he opposed Trump's ascent. Trump's identity politics is similar to the nationalism trends in India, Italy, Sweden, China, and most of Eastern Europe. Fukayama's identity politics thesis doesn't address the entitlement, subjagation, & privilege issues in America that gave rise to identity politics. his preordained solutions are too simple, his analysis of identity politics is too narrow. Fukayama's book is thinly researched per his narrow focus. it's still a great book. focusing on what's happening in real time, not pre-ordained will enhance the creation of a a realistic narrative and/or solution.

I had a few thousand activity books that I needed to donate so that I stopped using space at home…read more These were brand new activity books and I wanted to find a charity that would give them to people who really couldn't afford them. I found the bay area crisis nursery through a different charity. I called the Bay Area crisis, nursery, and, Gina took my call and asked her manager for what could be donated. they were able to accept less than 100 activity bucks, which is fine because at least they're going to a good charity. I get to the bay area, crisis, nursery and park my car in one of the two parking spots. I rang the doorbell and wait you must be patient when you're coming here because the staff could be taking care of children. When the door opened, I was pleasantly greeted by Quinntasha who was very helpful! by the way, if you have new or gently used clothing and toys for children, this is a great charity to bring things that people need and can use.

A wonderful, local resource for families in need of extra support in extenuating circumstances.read more

Great small museum with interesting local items. You can also tour the Galindo house next door…read morefirst and third Sundays

This place is great! They offer many different programs and events for kiddos and family's affected…read moreby T1D.

I will never ever forget the experience at Bearskin Meadow Camp! Back in 2004, I was studying at…read morethe American University in Bulgaria and wanted to come to the US to work during the summer so I could afford to stay in college (I'm originally from Albania). The travel agency in Bulgaria sent my resume to different camps in the US and I was selected from BMC! So lucky! I arrived in May 2004 I think, and was placed to work in the kitchen as a prep cook. The whole experience was so unique for me. I was able to practice my English and adapt to the US culture. I learned a lot about diabetes. I received training in how to deal with diabetic children and volunteered in many activities in helping the camp counselors with midnight blood checks for the kids. A positive experience in learning about team work and how to embrace cultural diversity. The learning process regarding diabeties was so profound and it really touched me so I volunteered for the 1 week diabetic experience program at the camp where I had to wear the pump and count my carbs in take and do regular blood checks. It was really an amazing experience I will never forget. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful starting from Janet and the owners of the kitchen sweet Nancy and Frank, to whom I felt as if I was their grand daughter. I loved the breaks in between breakfast and lunch where I would swim in the pool or participate in other activities. Campfires were my favorite events at night. We used to all gather around the fire, see the shows and sing lullabies. Magical! The only setback is that the camp had to shut earlier than predicted due to water shortage. I am now back to the US in California so would love to visit the camp one more time and revive those beautiful memories that I cherish!