09.12.2012 Views

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Max and Felix CBB-1068<br />

by Larry Dane Brimner<br />

A story about Max, a frog <strong>of</strong> many talents. For preschool-grade 3.<br />

1993.<br />

Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe CBB-0946<br />

by Susan Patron<br />

PK, eight, feels caught between Megan, her gifted, pre-teen sister with<br />

raging hormones, and Rabbit, her inquisitive younger sister with a<br />

ready reserve <strong>of</strong> questions. Their mother works evenings as a waitress,<br />

so PK gives Rabbit her nightly bath and regales her with stories PK<br />

finds in the dirty clothes hamper. When the family moves to another<br />

apartment, PK’s imagination helps everyone to adjust. For grades 2-4<br />

and older readers. 1993.<br />

The Mayor <strong>of</strong> Castro Street: The Life and Times <strong>of</strong> Harvey Milk<br />

CBB-0760<br />

by Randy Shilts<br />

The life and times <strong>of</strong> San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, whose<br />

1978 murder ended the career <strong>of</strong> the political leader <strong>of</strong> the city's gay<br />

community. Contains descriptions <strong>of</strong> sex and strong language. For<br />

high school and adult readers. 1982.<br />

The McCallum Saga: The Story <strong>of</strong> the Founding <strong>of</strong> Palm Springs<br />

CBB-0439<br />

by Katherine Ainsworth<br />

Here is the remarkable story <strong>of</strong> the McCallum family and <strong>of</strong> other early<br />

settlers, as well as the founding <strong>of</strong> Palm Springs, during the era <strong>of</strong><br />

pioneering in <strong>California</strong>. Special attention is given to the efforts <strong>of</strong><br />

John Guthrie McCallum, lawyer, state senator, editor and early land<br />

developer, and his family. 1973.<br />

220

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!