UPROOTED: Searching for Serenity
by Michelle McCloskey-Alicea
ISBN: 978-0-9788417-1-3

This stirring four-part collection of poems recounts the long and arduous path of survival Michelle McCloskey-Alicea and her family journeyed after the War on Terror hit close to home.

Speechless, poetry became her voice.  

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Speck’s Amazing Adventure
The Mrs. Pea Childrens Book Series
(Book 1)
Let's Talk About Self Discovery!
ISBN: 0-9788417-4-3

Speck, a simple piece of sand, wants to be important. But how does one piece of sand find worth when he is literally one of trillions? 

Take a beach vacation with Speck to learn that no matter how small or insignificant we may sometimes feel in such a large world, even the smallest piece of sand can make a world of difference!  
  
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Blake the Brontosaurus &
Timmy the Boy
The Mrs. Pea Childrens Book Series
(Book 2)
Let's Talk About How Friends Can Help Process Grief
ISBN: 0-9788417-5-1

Blake the Brontosaurus is taller than any of his play friends. Sometimes being so tall makes Blake feel out of place. Until the day his friend Timmy makes a wonderful observation. Blake is so tall that he is able to pop his head through the clouds and see heaven! Sad endings turn into new beginnings with the proper perspectives and the support of true friends.

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Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home
by Alivia C. Tagliaferri
ISBN: 0-9788417-2-0 
Foreword by Jerry Beightol
Featuring the poem, HOME, by Michelle McCloskey-Alicea

For Dennis Michaels, a Vietnam combat veteran waging an invisible forty-year battle with survivor’s guilt and PTSD, life changes when he mentors an Iraq War veteran undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center. Seeking to transform pain into healing, this warrior of old and warrior of today share glimpses into a world seldom discussed as they navigate their journey home and honor their Marine code of conduct: Never leave anyone behind.   
  
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Beyond the Wall: Homeless Zone
Directed and Produced by Alivia C. Tagliaferri
Co-Produced by Nancy E. Mantelli 
ISBN: 0-9788417-0-0

Relevant, real and raw, Beyond the Wall: Homeless Zone shares the stories of two Iraq War veterans who experienced homelessness first-hand on the streets of Washington, D.C., and the invaluable lessons learned from two Vietnam War veterans whose understanding and compassion as former warriors adn current-day service providers continue to pave roads of recovery. 
  
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Longest Yard Congressional Football Game for Charity
Benefitting the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund and the Washington Literacy Council
DC Armory | October 27, 2009

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Women Artists / Women Healing:
Multiculturnal Narratives of Trauma & Survival
Art Exhibit and Discussion Series
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
Produced by Elizabeth Bruce
Co-produced by Alivia C. Tagliaferri
Tuesdays |March, 2009

In celebration of Women's History Month, this five-part series of literary readings, performances, exhibits and facilitated discussions explored the many dimensions of trauma and survival. 

Hosted by and with support from  CentroNia in Washington, D.C. 

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