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Poetry for Us — The Lost Breath of Trees

  • Posted 01 June 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

The Lost Breath of Trees is 4 stanzas and came to author Colleen J. McElroy in a dream. She wrote notes in the notebook she keeps by the bed.

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Book Recommendation — June 2026

  • Posted 01 June 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Books

The Couch in the Yard encourages imagination while showing how families live in the Appalachian mountains.

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Caribbean American Heritage Month — June

Days of the Month — June 2026

  • Posted 01 June 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Days of the Month

This June we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, Fathers’ Day, Juneteenth, Autistic Pride, and World Day Against Child Labor.

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Quote of the Month — June 2026

  • Posted 01 June 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Quote of the Month

The Right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society. We must use it.

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Action Alert — May 2026

  • Posted 04 May 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Action Alerts

The New York Times published several articles outlining the overall benefits of well-supported national child care. Contact Reps and Senators!

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Some Good News!

  • Posted 04 May 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under News

The House just passed the SEED Act, a bipartisan bill extending the federal educator expense tax deduction to early childhood educators.

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Watch the April 2026 Book Club Meeting

  • Posted 04 May 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Books

If you couldn’t make our April 2026 Book Club meetings, please enjoy the Zoom recording. Passcode in the post.

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Dear Olive Branch, May 2026

  • Posted 04 May 2026
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under News

An inclusive DEI policy for early childhood holiday celebrations focuses on “learning about diverse traditions.”

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