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Describing his artistic ethos, Pura Belpré Award–winning illustrator Rafael López says, “I’m all about inclusion. Everyone is invited.” That commitment to diversity extends across various art forms, including picture books such as
Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle and
Just Ask! by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Postal Service stamps, and community murals with the Urban Art Trail project, which López founded with his wife, Candice López, in San Diego.
Born and raised in Mexico City and currently living in San Miguel de Allende (as well as San Diego), López notes the influence of his roots on his style. “As you can see from this
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Ask a person about their favorite childhood book, and chances are theyâll be able to name countless titles off the top of their head. Childrenâs books leave an indelible mark on our brains from an early age with storylines and lessons that we still carry with us today. So who could blame parents for wanting to find ones that will help teach their child positive lessons?
If youâre looking for a story whose mark will last far longer than storytime, look no further. Weâve put together a list of ten extraordinary childrenâs books that go above and beyond to inspire their young readers. Exploring an array of concepts from courage to character virtues, these books instill real-world lessons into the minds of their readers and help encourage future generations to put their best foot forward.
The Dish: Jersey Mike’s Subs in Riverside helps make wishes come true By Susie Costaregni
Scene… The staff of the Jersey Mike’s Subs in Riverside and employees of PepsiCo raised over $25,000 for Make-A-Wish Connecticut by holding a “Day of Giving” event last Wednesday. On that day, 100 percent of all sales went to charity at sub shops nationwide. It was all part of the shop’s “Month of Giving” event.
Brian O’Hagan, owner of Jersey Mike’s in Riverside, and
Carl Kazmierczak, VP of PepsiCo sales, were on hand to make the local check presentation. The nonprofit Make-A-Wish Foundation helps fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses.