Advocates for Adult Literacy in Contra Costa County
A Good Friend by Fawzia A. Lailoma is one of my best friends. We first met in Afghanistan when we were young and she is my cousin. I thought at that time Lailoma was funny, loyal, nice, and a good … Read More »
My European Trip by Ying Q. People lives in a specific environment. If you want to understand the outside world, the culture of other countries, but you are not able to live there for a while, travel may be the … Read More »
Walnut Creek Loves Art by Ju C. If you visit Walnut Creek, I would like to recommend to you to go to the Lesher Center for the Arts and the Bedford Gallery. They both contribute to the community spirit of … Read More »
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 »