Weekend Round-Up Part Two

and it seems like forever

add a few titles to your booklist 

These authors were featured speakers at the Tucson Book Festival 

A heart-breaking, heart-warming historical novel of love and survival inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. For readers of 'The Nightingale," "Lilac Girls," and "Sarah's Key." 

Alert: Same author of a book club favorite "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" and based on a true story. It earned a prestigious KIRKUS REVIEW...

Too old to dream of being adopted, Ernest Young is raffled off at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific World Exposition to Madame Flora, who runs a notorious brothel. His adventures have just begun.

This book is for early readers and would be a great resource in the classroom as a  discussion tool. 

Maria is from Guatemala, Jin is from Korea, and Fatima is from Somalia. All three are new to their American elementary school, and each has trouble speaking, writing, and sharing ideas in English. Through self-determination and with encouragement from their peers and teachers, the students learn to feel confident and comfortable in their new school without losing a sense of their home country, language, and identity. 

Recipe Round-Up
Atomic Buffalo Turds
http://www.djfoodie.com/Atomic-Buffalo-Turds

Rice Crispy Treats
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/st-patricks-day-crispy-treats-159144

Baileys Irish Cream Cupcake
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipeprint.do?rid=360230

https://www.tucsonfoodtours.com/

What a fun way to explore a downtown area by going on a culinary adventure. On this tour we sampled food (small bites) from six local restaurants and one tea store. Guides were knowledgeable pointing out architectural highlights, cultural sites, and great local shops along the way. We saw one of the downtown's 13 art murals

and one of the many be kind mosaic art designs found throughout the area. The project is sponsored by the Ben's Bell's Kindness Education Programs. It's based on the belief that everyone has the capacity to be kind, and that kindness can be cultivated through intentional practice and celebration in a variety of venues, including schools, workplaces, neighborhoods and communities.

And yes the food-some samples included:
Quinoa with Thai Peanut Dressing

Bavarian Cream Chocolate Doughnut topped with Bacon Bits

An owl decorated car caught our attention on the way back-truly a memorable day.