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Oregon Grapevine: Street Books

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Monica Beemer-Co-Director of Street Books

Street Books brings reading material and necessities to people on the margins of Portland. Co-Director Monica Beemer speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about her work helping make systemic change, and creating equity through books.

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Street Books mobile library

Barbara Dellenback returned to KLCC in December 2017 after pursuing other radio gigs and fundraising for community benefit organizations. She's host of the KLCC podcast The Oregon Grapevine. You can hear her on the radio hosting Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered.
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