Week of December 15, 2011
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BOOKS Saturday 12/17 MASS EXODUSAuthor Christina Gonzalez celebrates the paperback release of "The Red Umbrella," telling of Lucia and her brother's journey from Cuba to America as part of an organized exodus — "Operation Pedro Pan" — of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children sent by their parents to escape Fidel Castro's regime. Students from Hialeah Gardens High provide special Pedro Pan-themed decorations for this celebration. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 603-8067 or www.coralgablesmuseum.org. Monday 12/19 EVERYONE LEADS"Everyone Leads: Building Leadership from the Community" discusses individual and community leadership possibilities. Paul Schmitz, author and CEO of Public Allies, shares the experiences and lessons his organization has learned from two decades of finding and developing thousands of young leaders across the country. He uses stories and practical examples to demonstrate what it means to lead today. He also describes his own journey from an aimless youth to a national nonprofit leader and presidential advisor. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. HEALTHY EATS Carolyn Scott-Hamilton hosts a book signing as she launches her first cookbook, "The Healthy Voyager's Global Kitchen." The book features 150 of the best international recipes from more than 20 countries and options for gluten free, soy free, diabetic, low fat and beyond. 7 p.m. Books & Books on Lincoln Road, 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 532 3222 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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