was marked by his commitment to education.

I support the striking workers wholeheartedly.There were petitions that went around that garnered hundreds of signatures protesting what had happened.

Who will Genevieve — lavishly dressed but washed up.I don’t know if it’s the story that impacted me the most (it’s not) but it is the one that makes me laugh the most.More of us believe this is abhorrent and wrong than those who believe in bans.

But it can also be by necessity as dictated by the questions a novel asks.who lives in Oakland with her husband and son.

Rafu: What is your approach to incorporating contemporary issues into your stories?Tokuda-Hall: I generally think it’s impossible not to incorporate contemporary issues into a story.

and blossoming identities converge in Maggie Tokuda-Halls remarkable companion to ‘The Mermaid.His stories and sense of humor would light up the room.

Phil was a community pillar – a tireless champion of our region and its people.He truly believed in the power we have to deliver results for the community – and that is exactly what he did everywhere he went.

and his legacy will continue to inspire and guide us forward.and his warmth emanated to all those fortunate enough to know him.