Lost secrets of the iron triangle by summer brenner. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The book aims to spur literacy and community pride. She moved north, east, and eventually west, taking up residence in berkeley where she has been a longtime resident. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle won a 2010 historic preservation award from the city of richmond and was proclaimed by the mayor as richmonds first all cityall read selection. Lost secrets of the iron triangle paperback june 18, 2009 by summer brenner author, miguel perez illustrator. Jan 12, 2017 another recent title is richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, a novel for youth, which received a 2010 richmond historic preservation award. Several thousand additional copies have since been printed and distributed, but a whole new generation of youth. The characters in richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle often play indoors to avoid its dangers. Richmond historic awards are for more than buildings. May 09, 2012 the characters in richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle often play indoors to avoid its dangers. Well, now i know why the iron triangle is called the iron triangle. The tale behind richmond tales in california educator magazine, february 2015 pp. Lost secrets of the iron triangle author summer brenner s new novel, richmond tales.
Berkeley author weaves a tale of oakland history in latest novel. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle and her new book, oakland tales, lost secrets of the town. The book includes stunning photographs by community works executive director, ruth. Meet the summer brenner, author of richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle.
The book tells the story of two friends who take a journey to learn the history behind the iron triangle. Summer brenner is the author of a dozen works of fiction and poetry for youth and adults. Now in its third year, the event was inspired by the local history and healthy living as documented in the beloved book, richmond tales. A novel by summer brenner when maisha and mario become friends, their adventures takes them on a journey to discover the lost secrets of the iron triangle, a district of richmond, california. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, a story featuring an array of young characters who journey through time to discover the lost history.
Lost secrets of the iron triangle by summer brenner and this years theme is growing your own food, making it one of. Her fifth grade class at lincoln elementary school actually helped the. Lost secrets of the iron triangle by summer brenner 9780977974146, save up to 90% and get free return shipping. Richmond, california, may 25, 2010 roll call present. Election season is officially here, and women of color are shattering previous numbers as candidates at all levels. Her writings have appeared in dozens of anthologies and literary magazines.
Summer brenner, the west contra costa unified school district, and community works invite you to the opening event for. In may 20, the east bay center for the performing arts and the richmond rotary coproduced a theatrical version of the book, richmond tales, lost secrets of. Reach and teach future author spring 2011 ivy, homeless in san francisco, summer brenner, is being honored for her book richmond tales. Her works include the noir thriller from pm press, i5. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, to the large crowd of families, then let each child bring home a copy. And yes we are exploring other ways to make books available to the community. Ivy, homeless in san francisco, richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, and oakland tales, lost secrets of the town. Her subjects manifest life styles once described as the other side of the tracks. Like the sugary easter eggs, it too had a little peekaboo window. When maisha and mario become friends, their adventures take them on a. Lost secrets of the iron triangle summer brenner, miguel perez on.
Kids love richmond book about iron triangle abc7 news. Homeless in san francisco, winner of the childrens literary classics and moonbeam childrens book awards. Another recent title is richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, a novel for youth, which received a 2010 richmond historic preservation award. Summer brenner is also the author of richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, winner of an historic preservation award 2010 and human rights award 2014 from the city of richmond. May 27, 2011 the free festivals featured book, of course, is richmond tales. Her fifth grade class at lincoln elementary school actually helped the author pick out the.
Over 4,000 free copies were distributed to middleschool students for summer reading in richmond and throughout the district. Richmond s story will be told in world premiere of lost secrets of the iron triangle play. Summer brenner will discuss her life as writer, focusing on her unusual nichewriting about modern youth in tough circumstances. Oct 06, 2014 berkeley author weaves a tale of oakland history in latest novel.
When maisha and mario become friends, their adventures takes them on a journey to discover the lost secrets of the iron triangle, a district of richmond, california. Summer brenner papers 19622005 mss 617 22 linear feet and 7 oversize boxes 29 boxes the summer brenner papers offers a comprehensive view of an american poet and novelists life across four decades beginning in the 1960s. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle summer brenner. In the twelve intimate stories of this collection, summer brenner evokes the complex world of dancers. West county reads board member, summer brenner, secured a grant, and in partnership with the west contra costa unified school district and.
Is about maisha and mario have grown up and helped make the city a great and peaceful place to live. My life in clothes by summer brenner, paperback barnes. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, which received a richmond historic preservation award. Bay area storyteller summer brenner, a rex foundation grantee in 2011, was recently featured in an article in artplace america for her richmond tales. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, youth novel maisha bent down to look inside misty horns giant egg.
Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle has been selected by the california teachers association for the 2015 read across america campaign. Written by author summer brenner, produced by jordan simmons and directed by britney frasier, the play is an effort to revive the history behind the city of richmond. Over 4,000 free copies were distributed to middleschool students for summer reading in richmond and throughout. Lost secrets of the iron triangle was selected by the california teachers association cta for the california reads programpart of ctas read across america initiative. They make new freinds and new enemies and battle the outside world. Ivy, homeless in san francisco and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The power of richmonds story richmond confidential. Play shows history of iron triangle richmond chamber of. An afternoon of family literacy and healthy living. The creation of the novel for young people, richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, burgeoned from discussions at west county reads about finding books to appeal to a widely diverse community.
There have been some notable and unexpected victories by progressive women of color, taking out establishment candidates, from stacey abrams in the georgia governors race to congressional candidates alexandria ocasio. Jovanka beckles, corky booze, amanda elliott, councilmember viramontes, and. Lost secrets of the iron triangle will premiere at the east bay center for the performing arts on may 17 and will play again throughout the month. Her writing has appeared in dozens of anthologies and literary magazines. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle and her new book, oakland tales, lost secrets. Richmonds story will be told in world premiere of lost. Brenner is the author of a dozen works of poetry and fiction, also including ivy. Copies of richmond tales were initially distributed to over 4,000 youth for summer reading, igniting a communitywide conversation about reading and inspiring an annual richmond. Summer brenner is the author of a dozen works of poetry and fiction, including criticallyacclaimed i5, a crime novel that explores sex trafficking.
Richmond tales lost secrets of the iron triangle kickoff eventthursday, june 18 at 3. Richmond tales fest celebrates families, focuses on literacy. Homeless in san francisco, summer brenner, is being honored for her book richmond tales. Lost secrets of the iron triangle author summer brenners new novel, richmond tales. Yet, the stories in this young adult novel ring so true for neighborhood families that in april 2012 three years after the book s publication some 1,800 people came out for the third richmond tales community literacy festival. Summer brenner sits quietly at a coffee shop table amid the rumbling of the city outside and smiles as she gently thumbs through a copy of her 2009 childrens book richmond tales. Buy richmond tales lost secrets of the iron triangle by summer brenner isbn. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle 2009 is written by. Meet the author recording with summer brenner about richmond tales.
When maisha and mario become friends, their adventures takes them on a journey to discover the lost secrets of the iron triangle. Jun 11, 2009 summer brenner and the west contra costa unified school district, in partnership with community works, received a grant from the creative work fund to develop and publish a young adult novel that reflects the life stories of students in richmonds iron triangle neighborhood. Summer brenners richmond tales selected for read across. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, by summer brenner. Works for young people include richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, winner of 2010 historic preservation award from the city of richmond. Lost secrets of the iron triangle is about this two kids maisha and mario met this old crazy man who was very wise and traveled around california to find secrets from the. Summer brenner glided through the noisy throng of kids and parents, smiling and. Summer brenner sits quietly at a coffee shop table amid the rumbling of. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, a story featuring an array of young characters who journey through time to discover the lost history of the industrial city. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle is a timetravel preteen novel about two innercity kids, mario and maisha, who live in a dangerous section of richmond, california called the iron triangle. In 20, the richmond rotary and east bay center for performing arts coproduced lost secrets. Berkeley author weaves a tale of oakland history in latest.
Meettheauthor recording with summer brenner about richmond tales. Lost secrets of the iron triangle, is required summer reading for 4th and 5th graders in the troubled community of richmond, california. West county reads board member, summer brenner, secured a grant, and. Congratulations to writer summer brenner whose richmond tales. Inside was a miniature picture of a marsh, a bay, and fountainshaped spouts she recognized as whales. Yet, the stories in this young adult novel ring so true for neighborhood families that in april 2012 three years after the books publication some 1,800 people came out for the third richmond tales community literacy festival.
Lost secrets of the iron triangle, absorbed in the adventures of maisha and mario. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle 2009 is written by summer brenner with illustrations by miguel perez. Lost secrets of the iron triangle as the first citywide reading book. Play shows history of iron triangle richmond confidential. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, youth novel. Richmond tales by summer brennan richmond museum of. Summer brenner won a city of richmonds historic preservation award 2010. Its the first in a series of sitespecific, crosscultural novels targeted at young readers. Richmond tales by summer brenner fantastic fiction. Toward the end of the threehour event, local author summer brenner read from her book, richmond tales. Richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle won a 2010 historic preservation award from the city of richmond and was proclaimed by the mayor as.
Richmond fifth grader vanessa cawranza shares what the book has meant. Congratulations to summer on the recognition for her great. The collection includes extensive personal correspondence and journals, literary manuscripts and drafts. Richmond tales fest celebrates families, focuses on. I rated it a two because it wasnt interesting enough to get more.
Lost secretes of the iron triangle is by summer btenner. Summer brenner is author of a dozen books of poetry and fiction, including three awardwinning novels for youth. Her novel, richmond tales, lost secrets of the iron triangle, was selected for a 2010 richmond historic preservation award and was the subject of a special proclamation by the mayor of richmond. Vanessa carranza is reading a new book called richmond tales. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 29, 2011 summer brenner sits quietly at a coffee shop table amid the rumbling of the city outside and smiles as she gently thumbs through a copy of her 2009 childrens book richmond tales. Richmond tales lost secrets of the iron triangle for sale. Celebrates richmond families, focuses on literacy and health contributed by april suwalsky more than 1500 richmond community members and dozens of local partner organizations came together on sunday, april 29, in richmond, california, for the third annual richmond tales fest.
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