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Lift Up The Sky! Levanten El Cielo!, Barbara Dolan-Wilkinson

Fiction and Poetry

For sixteen years, I lived and worked at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park located on the coast at the northernmost edge of California. One of my favorite activities was leading children on nature hikes into the ancient forest. Encouraging children to discover the redwoods and watching their eyes sparkle as they listened to “Lift Up the Sky!” was magic for me and I believe it was for them, too.

Durante dieciséis años, viví y trabajé en el Parque Estatal Prairie Creek Redwoods, ubicado en la costa en el extremo norte de California. Una de mis actividades favoritas era guiar a …

Quiebres En California, Lilianet Brintrup Hertling

Fiction and Poetry

"To write in order to understand” is the motto that propelled the writing of this volume. The four parts of the book portray nature, cities and their inhabitants, in a constant journey between Northern California and Southern Chile. This poetic discourse collects fragments of a life dedicated to travel and to the observation of the natural and cultural environment from the point of view of a traveler who is “just passing by” the Californian territory.

Escribir para entender, fue el moto que impulsó la escritura de este volumen. Las cuatro partes del libro tematizan la naturaleza, las ciudades y sus …

Peacekeepers: A Humboldt Love Story, Jeff Conner

Fiction and Poetry

He’s a small town police officer, committed to law and order.

She’s an activist, outlaw, and free spirit.

They live in close proximity, but their lives are worlds apart.

But together they undertake a journey of the heart, one that will take them to places unanticipated.

Growland, Lelia Moskowitz

Fiction and Poetry

In 2002, Celeste flees the city and the latest disaster in her marriage. Looking for refuge in the remote hills of Northern California, she unwittingly immerses herself and her innocent daughters in a community of illicit marijuana growers. With nowhere else to go, Celeste scrambles to find safety and stability for her and her daughters in an isolated realm of secrets and silence.

Far Less, Kathy Wollenberg

Fiction and Poetry

From atop a towering redwood tree, seventeen-year-old Jesse can see beyond the difficult reality of his life on the ground. Homeless, Jesse camps in the forest with his drug-addicted mom and little sister. Diligent about showering, laundry, and school work, Jesse is determined to keep his circumstances a secret. But one girl cares enough to find out the truth.

The Ant Story, Joelle Jimenez, Laiza Pacheco

Fiction and Poetry

The Ant Story follows a family of ants on their journey to finding a new home.

Can Emu Really Sing Jambo?/ ¿Puede Emu Cantar Realmente Jambo?, Peter Jain

Fiction and Poetry

How do you reach an angry student who is shutting down and doesn't care? The answer lies in a song, a bird the color of blueberry pie, and the flight of imagination!

50% of the proceeds from the sale of this English/Spanish bilingual picture book--illustrated by elementary school students--go to support South Bay Union Elementary Schools' music, art, and library programs.

For more information, please visit the SequoiaSong Publications website.

Song Of Six Rivers, Zev Levinson

Fiction and Poetry

Song of Six Rivers relates one man’s life-changing experiences throughout the Humboldt Bay region of northern California, depicting the area’s geography and history along the way, through both poetry and archival photography. When the muse of this epic poem, Guy Kuttner, died unexpectedly, Zev Levinson heard his voice imploring him to sing of the land they both love. As a roving teacher, Zev had come to know the Six Rivers terrain and communities intimately. He put his pen to the task of meeting Guy’s daunting challenge, confronting mortality and loss as he ventured to understand our connection to earth. At …

The Friendly Crocodile, Katia Karadjova, Emily Fernandes

Fiction and Poetry

The Friendly Crocodile loved to show off his big toothy smile.... But his marsh friends didn’t know it was friendly! What can he do to keep his friends around?

Al cocodrilo amigable le encantaba mostrar su gran sonrisa de enormes dientes, pero sus amigos del pantano no sabían que era amigable. ¿Qué podrá hacer para mantener cerca a sus amigos? (Translation by Dr. Lilianet Brintrup)

Le gentil crocodile aimait se vanter de son grand sourire avec ses grosses dents… Mais ses amis du marécage ne savaient pas que c’était un sourire sympa ! Que pouvait-il faire pour garder ses amis? …