09/25/2026
Bookies & Cookies took our Cougars around the world!
What an adventure at Temecula Valley Charter School! Students stamped their passports as they traveled from country to country through stories, music, and delicious treats.
We were honored to welcome two featured authors:
Dr. Kim Lu Lawe, author of A Boat Called Faith, representing Vietnam
Tamika Burgess, award-winning author of Sincerely Sicily and Danilo Was Here, representing Panama
Our own teachers brought even more of the world to life:
Philippines — Mrs. Norman
England — Mrs. Greenberg
Mexico — Mrs. Oriondo
Germany — Mrs. Baggett
Scandinavia — Mrs. Golden
Families enjoyed special musical performances and tastes from each country — German pancakes, English biscuits, and so much more — all topped off with a cookie and a prize for every completed passport.
Thank you to our guest authors, teachers, and families who made literacy feel like a celebration!