Santa Cruz Branch of the Women's International
League for Peace and Freedom
Welcome to Santa Cruz WILPF!
WILPF Monthly Meeting - Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards
When: 7 - 9 pm, Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Where: Quaker House, 225 Rooney St., SC
Join Julie Olsen Edwards, Cabrillo College Instructor and local author, for a compelling selection of award winning children’s books. These remarkable books, for children four to eight and nine to fourteen, include stories about solving problems courageously; overcoming prejudice and fear; understanding human needs with compassion and creativity; promoting an understanding of the role of women in society; and creative solutions to war, social injustice, racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and the concerns of the physically challenged.
Julie has received a “Visionary Leadership Award;” Children and Families Heroes Award for Achievements in Improving the Lives of Children and Families; Meritorious Service Award for Teaching Excellence; and Woman of the Year: Women In Education Award, to name only a few of her achievements.
“Building A New Generation of Commitment to Social Justice” reaches out to parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, childcare workers, and anyone interested in affecting positive change for the next generation. Click here for more book info.
This event is free. Donations will be accepted.
Our branch was started in the 1960s and now has over 250 peace and freedom loving members, women and men. We are one of the largest, most active branches in U.S. WILPF. For more information, see also the National and International WILPF web sites.
For nearly a century WILPF has been a leader in peace and justice activities around the world. As a member of WILPF you can become an important part of the worldwide struggle for peace and freedom. You will be kept informed regarding programs and actions through our local branch. Join us!
Branch Programs - Third Tuesdays, September to June, 7 p.m.
WILPF Public Program, 7 – 9 p.m., third Tuesdays. Free, donations welcomed! For information, chair@wilpf.got.net or call 428-5096.