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The Ballad of Huck and Miguel

A friend who has a daughter working with Friends of the LA River took a few of us on an LA River tour for our birthdays. It was odd to see the sections of the river that have a soil, … Continue reading

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Orca Limelights: “The Frail Days”

 Stella Wing (because it sounds more ‘new-punk’ than Wang) with her nose piercing and fire-engine-red hair is no Disney princess. She’s a drummer in a nameless band that needs a singer. Jacob is her guitarist and Miles plays the bass. … Continue reading

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Thanks to our donors who contributed to the Ontario Teen Read Project!

Dear Kathryn, Nancy, Meghann Ord, Amanda Vance, Katina Vlastos, Steven Llanusa, Margarita Munoz, Elizabeth Frost, Kathy Gibba, Emily G., Rincey Abraham and Alana Cataldo,  A million thanks for your support of the Teen Read Project!  You’ve funded the purchase of … Continue reading

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