Posted on April 21, 2022 by Maureen Schlosser
Summary The Little House of Hope begins with an immigrant family from Cuba looking for affordable housing in the United States. They settle on a place that has a funky smell. Donated furniture and keepsakes give the home a cozy feel. Papi, Mami, Esperanza… Continue Reading “The Little House of Hope”
Category: Social Themes-Emigration & ImmigrationTags: community, family, immigration
Posted on February 10, 2021 by Maureen Schlosser
Summary What does it take to make a satisfying meal for hungry neighbors? Passionate volunteers who are ready to work with whatever they have. In Our Little Kitchen, by Jillian Tamaki, readers watch volunteers pick garden vegetables, rifle through refrigerated items, and warm up… Continue Reading “Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki”
Posted on October 18, 2019 by Maureen Schlosser
Little Libraries, Big Heroes is a true story about a man with an idea. He created Little Free Libraries, handmade repositories for books. They can be found around the world!
Posted on May 30, 2018 by Maureen Schlosser
Walking in the City with Jane Summary When was the last time you paid attention to the activities in your town? What did you notice? What did you appreciate? Jane Jacobs, an author and an activist, was fascinated by the intricacies of city life.… Continue Reading “Walking in the City with Jane: A Story of Jane Jacobs”
Category: IncludeTags: activism, activist, biographies, biography, city and town life, city planning, community, journalism, letters, neighborhood, persuade, social reformers
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