Q&A With Mitali Perkins, Author of Rickshaw Girl

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Q&A With Mitali Perkins, Author of Rickshaw Girl

Mitali Perkins is the author of numerous books for teens and younger readers, including Monsoon Summer and Secret Keeper. Her latest book, Rickshaw Girl, is now playing live on stage at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater in San Francisco, April 16-May 1, and Osher Studio in Berkeley, May 7-22. I extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with Bay Area author, Mitali Perkins. 

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April classes and field trips with Outschool

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April classes and field trips with Outschool

Outschool helps parents find and book great learning experiences outside of regular school. They also offer afterschool and weekend programs. Here’s a selection of their activities coming up in April. You can find more on their listings page where you can filter by location, age, theme and day.

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What's Happening This Weekend (April 8-10)

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What's Happening This Weekend (April 8-10)

Another awesome weekend full of great ideas. Live theatre & music, Sunday Streets, Cherry Blossom Festival, Lamb Day at Windrush Farms & Sheep Shearing Day at the Petaluma Adobe and so much more! And don't miss the 5 massive glow-in-the-dark bunnies that have take over the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco.

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Epic Sky, The New Teen & Tween Website Inspiring The Epic In Every Girl

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Epic Sky, The New Teen & Tween Website Inspiring The Epic In Every Girl

Epic Sky is the hot new peer-to-peer e-commerce website focused on clothing and accessories designed by teen girls for girls 10-15. As mom to a 12 year old girl, I'm a big fan of tools that help girls feel empowered to achieve their potential. I applaud Marin Mompreneur co-founders, Marian Kwon and Monika Rose, for taking action and couldn't wait to hear more about their website Epic Sky which launched TODAY!

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SFJAZZ Gives Kids Lessons in Music Appreciation

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SFJAZZ Gives Kids Lessons in Music Appreciation

Introduce your children to the joys of music at the The SFJAZZ Center’s family-friendly monthly matinees in downtown San Francisco. SFJAZZ Family Matinees connects young audience members to world-renowned musicians in an engaging environment that is both fun and educational. With only two more concerts left this season, now is your chance to attend these hour-long programs and give your young listeners the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of a wide range of music genres.

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Sunday Streets Begins April 10th, Mission Style

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Sunday Streets Begins April 10th, Mission Style

Even though I live in Marin County, I consider the entire Bay Area my backyard. Which is why events in San Francisco, like Sunday Streets, is tops on my personal “must do” list.

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A Dramatic Spring and Summer Bloom of Weird and Wild Flowers Coming to San Francisco Botanical Garden in the Aftermath of Winter’s Rain

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A Dramatic Spring and Summer Bloom of Weird and Wild Flowers Coming to San Francisco Botanical Garden in the Aftermath of Winter’s Rain

After four dry years, this winter has brought much needed rain to California, and some very WILD flowers are getting ready to put on a particularly vibrant show this spring and summer at San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG).

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Explore the Wonders of the Universe at the 2016 Mount Tamalpias Astronomy Star Party

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Explore the Wonders of the Universe at the 2016 Mount Tamalpias Astronomy Star Party

Mt. Tam Astronomy Programs are Free and Open to All! If your dwarf star is fascinated by the night sky, then they will love the awesome astronomy programs at the top of Mount Tamalpias. Once a month, from April through October, enjoy amazing talks by professionals in the field, followed by a Q&A and then a Night Sky Tour by Paul Salazar, the Urban Astronomer. 

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