It all started out as an innocent family holiday to South Sudan, the land of my ancestry. Being reluctantly dragged along by my father in hopes of that his kids get in touch with their roots, we soon found ourselves trapped in an unfamiliar land, trying to escape the political unrest as two powerful leaders fought for the right to rule this land. Juba, South Sudan, December 2013. Targeted Age Group:: +12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My friend had told me about his trip to South … [Read more...] about Visiting the Country by George Roseman
The Roots Of My Family Tree by Niki Alling
This book is bargain priced from 07/28/2014 until 08/18/2014 Multicultural Children's Book - Take a trip around the world with a little girl, who is proud of her rich multicultural heritage. The Roots of My Family Tree, is a celebration book for children, families and educators to use as an enjoyable springboard for conversations about family heritage. Bright, colorful, full illustrations, written in rhyme. Countries around the world she travels … [Read more...] about The Roots Of My Family Tree by Niki Alling
Prohibition In Sacramento: Moralizers &Amp; Bootleggers In The Wettest City In The Nation by Annette Kassis @Nnettekassis
Sacramento's open opposition to Prohibition and ties to rumrunning up and down the California coast caused some to label the capital the wettest city in the nation. The era from World War I until the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment brought Sacramento storied institutions like Mather Field and delightful surprises like a thriving film industry, but it wasn't all pretty. The Ku Klux Klan, ethnic immigrant hatred and open hostility toward Catholics and Jews were dark chapters in the Prohibition … [Read more...] about Prohibition In Sacramento: Moralizers &Amp; Bootleggers In The Wettest City In The Nation by Annette Kassis @Nnettekassis
