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Oakland author mallory ortbergs new book examines the dark side of fairy tales. Some books have an obvious number theme counting ducks, for example, or a story about a child saving money. Another book in the works is on ethics, religion and the strength of. Students become proud, confident learners ready for success. Website, the east bay childrens book project is a nonprofit group that assists literacy efforts by. Childrens hospital oakland research institute the stem cellar. Both plays are set in the same house on the same evening but take place on different levels. East bay childrens book project bringing books to children who. Oct 20, 2017 since 2005, the east bay childrens book project, based in west oakland, has given over 1.
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The childrens book project gives free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life. Working through organizations that help children in need, the east bay childrens book project has given away more than 2 million books since opening its doors in may 2005. Books, periodicals, and newspapers in oakland, california. Jan 30, 2018 enr californias 2018 top young professionals. Lewis sees a future project of writing a book specific to kids in longterm hospital stays that will help allay their fears. We collect donated books, then count and sort them by. That s why the east bay children s book project has given away more than 2,00,000 books to professionals. East bay childrens book project to close after losing. This year, we have undergone some major changes, with the addition of our new chief curator, bamidele agbasegbedemerson, our new library aide, stephanie jackson, our new parttime librarian, jen bator, and our new fulltime librarian, yours truly, steve bartenhagen.
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