12 Children's Books About Elections & Voting

12 Children's Books About Elections & Voting

With the election now under way, our kids are more politically aware of what's going on. They're interested in this year’s presidential election, and, chances are they have loads of questions about the voting and election process. This may lead to even more complex conversations about the elections. Here’s a list of books specially selected by Book Passage that might be able to help answer all of their big questions.

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Fiesta Del Día De Los Muertos 2020

Fiesta Del Día De Los Muertos 2020

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrations will look a little different this year but can be just as special. Although this Mexican celebration occurs around the same time of year as Halloween, it is a completely different holiday filled with rich symbolism and traditions celebrating deceased family and friends in a colorful and spirited way. Here are some ideas so you can still celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this October 31 thru Monday, November 2.

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Sound Effects SF Bay Area Musicians Relief

Sound Effects SF Bay Area Musicians Relief

Sound Summit, the intimate annual music festival set in a stunning venue atop Mount Tam in Marin County will stream performances from its 2016 event to help raise funds for Sound Effects, its relief effort for Bay Area musicians who have not been able to gig since the pandemic took hold and will likely not be able to do so for some time.

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38th Annual Sea Trek Regatta Environmental Traveling Companions Challenge

38th Annual Sea Trek Regatta Environmental Traveling Companions Challenge

Every October, for 38 years now, Sea Trek has sponsored the largest Paddling Regatta on the West Coast out of Sausalito, CA. Since the beginning the Sea Trek Regatta has been a benefit for Environmental Traveling Companions’ Scholarship Fund to sponsor people of all abilities and under-resourced to get out and have educational and transformational adventures outdoors! This year is no different, the proceeds of your $50 race fee will help under-resourced youth get on the water!

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