Advocates for Adult Literacy in Contra Costa County
Veggie Momo Recipe by Tenzin P. Momo is a dumpling filled with vegetables or meat. It is popular in Tibet. Ingredients mixing bowl 2 c. whole wheat flour + 1 c. white flour mix together green onions (one bunch) ½ … Read More »
The Big Talent Show by Lucie S. One day, Jewel found a friend named Matilda. They want to be in a show. Jewel asked Matilda if she wanted to start a show and Matilda said, “I would be honored.” The … Read More »
Our Happy Vacation in Hawaii by Leslie K. At the end of April, my husband and I went to Hawaii for a late honeymoon. I was so excited about this trip, because it was my first time going to Hawaii. … Read More »
Join us Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for book signings and a lively discussion featuring authors C.W. Gortner, Allie Larkin, and Adrienne McDonnell. Orinda Books is the host, 276 Village Square in Orinda. … Read More »
Girl and Boy by Richard W. After reading All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr, I wrote diamante poems about the two main characters. Girl Blind, Resourceful, Solving, Reading, Questioning, Determined to overcome problems. Marie Laure … Read More »
Hi, My Name Is Alicia by Alicia F. I am the youngest in my family. We are six brothers and two sisters. I come from a small farm in the South of Mexico. It is in the State of Hidalgo. … Read More »
Big Miracle by Rosa A. The story of my brother-in-law begins when he was very sick. He went to a lot of doctors and all the doctors said they didn’t know what was wrong with him. Everything made him angry … Read More »
Autumn by Oscar M. Hey, my name is Jet. I don’t think there was ever a time I didn’t love autumn. From the time the streets are beautifully dressed with Mother Nature’s design, gold, silver and red stars littered the … Read More »
My Katie by Lisa J. My cat is cute. She plays by herself. She wakes me in the morning. She sleeps with me. I feed her at night and day. She is my best friend. She watches the TV with … Read More »
Cotahuasi: the Deepest Canyon of the World by Rocio C. Cotahuasi is a small village located in the valley of Arequipa. It is a beautiful place that holds the deepest canyon of the world surrounded by mountains, many different types … Read More »