I’m so looking forward to giving our granddaughter the newly published Making Waves: Ocean Activism for Beginners, by Laura Jones Ventimiglia. I read about the book through her Mom, Laura M. Alberghini Ventimiglia. Charlotte’s East Veteran’s third grade class has been studying Jacques Cousteau this past fall and I know she is going to love it! All proceeds from the sale of the book go to Surfrider Foundation. You can purchase Making Waves through Laura directly and you can read more about the stellar work of Surfrider Foundation here.

Laura M. has a new novella out as well –The Women of Light: Betta’s Story.  Based on a true story passed down through generations, The Women of Light takes place in the Italian fishing village of Terrasini and is a tale of resilience and courage in the face of tremendous adversity. Our daughter purchased a copy for me and after all the Christmas-making is done, I’m looking forward to curling up on the sofa with Laura M’s book. The Women of Light: Betta’s Story can be purchased at the Bookstore of Gloucester, which is open tomorrow, Christmas Eve day.