Enjoy this true and inspirational story for children.
"Our Side of the Bridge" tells how actions impact a community and how working together makes a difference. It was written by a mother, with photographs from her two young daughters about what it means to lend a hand. Sometimes, it means letting go of their mother so she can travel 7,000 miles to build a footbridge. Over two weeks, a team of volunteers built the Kabere Suspended Bridge in Rwanda. They collaborated with Bridges to Prosperity, a nonprofit that partners with local governments to connect communities. The presentation will include a photography display in the Cafe area from July 2-29. Joanna dela Rosa was born in Manila, Philippines, emigrated to the US, and attended NYU to pursue journalism, photography and studio arts. She lives in NJ with her family. Go here to learn more about "Our Side of the Bridge."
Registration recommended for updates and reminders.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures/History/Culture | Children's Programs | Author Talk |
TAGS: | summer reading club | summer reading | Rwanda | our side of the bridge | Joanna dela Rosa | Filipino | Filipina | Community | Bridges | all together now | Africa | AAPI |
Mon, Oct 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Oct 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Oct 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Oct 05 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Oct 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Oct 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Oct 08 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
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Montclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-744-0500 ext. 2285
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org