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    Library Days: Rancho Santa Margarita Library

    August 14, 2013 / 1 Comment

    My latest library visit led my to Rancho Santa Margarita Library in you guessed it — Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This visit happened shortly after the LA13SCBWI Summer Conference, so I was really in need of a decompression day. I started my day with a manicure at the Luxe Organic Nail & Spa and had my nails painted with my latest color obsession — mint! I love that they use organic products and natural cleaning products. Not all of their polish is organic but they do have some options that are. Then I headed for a sushi lunch at Sake Sushi. Can you see the steam rising from my lightly…

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Mother to two spirited daughters and a classically trained vocalist, Christine Alemshah writes children’s picture books that celebrate music, creativity, and her biracial Filipino American heritage. Her picture book Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures is a 2025 Best Book Award winner and is now available wherever books are sold. She is represented by Vicky Weber at Creative Media Agency.

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