"June is the gateway to summer" wrote garden book author Jean Hersey in her 1964 release of "A Sense of Seasons". Indeed, as our San Diego May Gray shifts into June Gloom, we glimpse the approach of the blue skies of summer, heralding in celebrations, cook-outs, vacations, pool parties, and beach reads. June is also the gateway to LGBTQ+ Pride season. San Diego was one of the first cities to initiate gatherings in 1970, following the Stonewall Inn uprising of June 28, 1969. The reading lists regarding these events are extensive and there a few new titles to add this year:
Juneteenth 2025: Freedom, Resilience, Community
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Bluestocking Books has two ongoing book drives. Our longstanding Reach Out and Read Book Drive benefits tiny tots infant-5 years old who participate in the NICU Program at UCSD. At regular pediatric check-ups, Baby receives a book from their physician and parents learn the myriad benefits of reading to their little one, from growing social skills to preparing for school and a future of reading and learning. And of course, reading increases our capacity for compassion and wisdom. True fact! We have a variety of appropriate new books in English, Spanish and bilingual titles. |
Our newest book drive benefits incarcerated folks in California. In partnership with SDSU, Books for Prisoners ensures that as many prisoners as possible receive the books that they request, which are often reference books such as dictionaries. New or gently used paperbacks are acceptable. Donate a book, find something here in the shop, or special order a favorite book which has changed your life. You may be changing the life of someone who is ready to turn the page and start a new chapter. |
