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Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5
by Erin Dealey (Placerville), Illustrated by Luisa Uribe When the kids in Room 5 write to Earth asking what they can do to help save our planet, they’re delighted to get a letter back. This beautiful picture book is a celebration of every child’s ability to connect with the environment and make a positive impact. Erin Dealey is the author of 16 children’s books. She’s also the “drama mama” at Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp, where she heads the theater department each summer. A credentialed English/theater teacher, Dealey looks for every opportunity to connect kids with words. erindealey.com
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Practical Mindfulness: A Physician's No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation for Beginners
by Greg Sazima, MD (Roseville) This no-nonsense, no-incense guide to mindfulness and meditation provides clear training and helps readers respond and adapt to the inevitable opportunities and stresses of contemporary life. It was written for smart, curious readers interested in the nuts and bolts of mindfulness but skeptical of the crystals. Gregory Sazima, MD, is a psychiatrist, Stanford faculty, and meditation teacher. Mindfulness practices helped in managing his life with aggressive bone cancer. Sazima intends to "pay forward" the benefits of meditation through his book. gregsazimamd.com
poetry, selfhelp, or history books, there’s a locally written read for you. Here we present the latest stack of accomplished area authors and their published works.
Excursions of the Mind 2: Stories Take Flight
by Joanne Kenzy (Lincoln) Reading this collection of short stories is akin to listening to the lyrics of a song. Excursions of the Mind 2 explores Kenzy’s appreciation of history as well as her love of God and country. The poetic short stories will further encourage the reader to explore more of their own lives and minds. Joanne Kenzy is a freelance writer with roots in one of the smallest towns in America. Her writing reflects thoughts from America’s Heartland. excursionsofthemind2.com
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This Mommy Needs Some Coffee
by Rachel Medel Cabalse (El Dorado Hills) Depicting the struggles of parenting, the beauty of everyday life, and love of coffee, this endearing picture book captivates parents and children alike. The cadence and illustrations appeal to kids, but the message and tone are relatable to parents. There's even a “look & find” game and fun section just for caffeine-deprived parents! This book was written after Java Mama (the author’s kid-friendly coffeeshop in Folsom) closed. It was resurrected midlockdown and brought to life. linktr.ee/mommyneedscoffeebook
