Community gardens can grow better children

AT BOOKWORKS: Illène Pevec will discuss “Growing a Life” at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19. Part engaging conversation, part comprehensive fieldwork, “Growing a Life” demonstrates just how influential school and community gardening programs can be for adolescents.

Nancy Warren

will talk about “Recollections of a Blind Photographer” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

The book is a memoir by one of the Southwest’s most respected photographers, richly illustrated with the author’s photos of New Mexico villages, pueblos and people.

Lloyd Lee will discuss “Navajo Sovereignty: Understandings and Visions of the Diné People,” with Jennifer Denetdale, Leola Tsinnajinnie, and Colleen Gorman at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21.

Four Navajo scholars meet to discuss Navajo sovereignty.

Kirsten Shockey will sign “Fiery Ferments: 70 Stimulating Recipes for Hot Sauces, Spicy Chutneys, Kimchis with Kick, and Other Blazing Fermented Condiments” at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22.

Bookworks is at 4022 Rio Grande NW. Call 344-8139.

AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS: Joyce Fay will discuss “The Adventures of Bro & Tracy” from 1 to 3 p.m. today. Accompanying Joyce will be a couple of her canine friends.

The story of Fay’s travels through the Southwest with her two dogs, the book has been republished to benefit Bro and Tracy Animal Welfare Inc.

Henrietta Christmas and Paul Rhetts will discuss and sign “The Basic Genealogy Checklist” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

Today, genealogy ranks second as a hobby only to gardening as the most searched topic online. According to recent market research, an estimated 100 million people spend over a $1,000 a year in search of their ancestors.

Treasure House Books & Gifts is at 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town. Call 242-7204.0