Tree Bookshelf
Have you heard about the The World Tree of Hope? Every December, thousands of origami cranes adorn a large, 20-25 foot Christmas tree in the Rotunda of San Francisco City Hall. These cranes aren’t just there for decoration, they’re inscribed with well wishes for the future.”The World Tree of Hope joins together individuals of diverse cultures, points of view, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic backgrounds and sexual identities, and taps into two of our most powerful resources the human mind and heart.Some notable wishes have included: “A world for our children more just, more fair, and more kind than the one we know now.”-President Barack Obama.“I wish for a world where all people are treated with dignity, respect and equality – no matter who you are or who you love.”-Hillary Clinton.
(via teachingliteracy)