Through stories, history, and shared wisdom, we honor those who came before us and equip our youth with tools to think critically, dream boldly, and lead with purpose. Mother Rose embraced this as she believed that literacy and learning are pathways to empowerment. Sharing Mother Rose’s cherished collection of books is not only a tribute to her deep love for reading, but a reminder that when we read, we remember.
Author Talk and Book Signing Featuring Char Adams
Sunday, January 18 | 1:00 PM | Guild Theater.
Readers Are Leaders Annual Book Giveaway
Hosted by Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Underground Books
Underground Books, in partnership with Jack & Jill of America, Inc., invites families to the Readers Are Leaders Children’s Book Giveaway.
When Belen Isais Guzman moved to Sacramento three years ago, she was searching for a school that felt different from the large public schools she had always attended. She found that at Sac High.