Oakland Councilmember Desley Brooks (third from left) celebrated Latino Literacy Week at Frick Middle School last week where she read the book “Esperanza Rising” to students in Ms. Valera’s class. Brooks believes reading to youth affects their futures in a major way, building motivation and peaking their interest in learning. Photo courtesy of the Office of Councilmember Brooks.
Oakland Councilmember Desley Brooks (third from left) celebrated Latino Literacy Week at Frick Middle School last week where she read the book “Esperanza Rising” to students in Ms. Valera’s class. Brooks believes reading to youth affects their futures in a major way, building motivation and peaking their interest in learning. Photo courtesy of the Office of Councilmember Brooks.