The Sound, San Francisco's annual Jesus festival held at Golden Gate State Park's Bandshell, recently included a special moment this year. Amidst a day filled with music, food, art, and dance, we had the pleasure of introducing Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By, a children's picture book for ages 5-8 written by Gwendolyn Faye and illustrated by Robin Swaby.

Celebrating a Century of Service at The Sound

This year, The Sound was an opportunity to get participants involved in honoring the upcoming 100th birthday of Dorothy Witherspoon by launching the preorder campaign for Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By. Gwendolyn Faye's latest book pays tribute to Dorothy Witherspoon's century of service.

About Gwendolyn Faye

Gwendolyn Faye, a poet influenced by giants like Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, and Ruby Dee, brought her unique voice to The Sound. She performed works from her book, The Fine Art of Caring, and its accompanying album, Let Me Explain, sharing a lyrical profile of her life experiences with love, family, and faith. At the festival, Gwendolyn kicked off the day's activities by sharing A Love Letter From God to San Francisco, inspired by Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By and brought to life by artificial intelligence.

Launching Miss Dorothy's Garden

Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By aims to teach children timeless principles for cultivating mental health through the BEE Attitudes—highlighting Dorothy Witherspoon's life as a psychiatric professional at San Francisco General Hospital and community leader in San Francisco. The book's launch at The Sound marks a significant step in celebrating Dorothy's legacy and making a lasting impact on future generations.

Gratitude and Looking Forward

We thank everyone who contributed to making this event a success, especially those who have supported the book's journey from concept to reality. As we reflect on the festival's joyous celebrations, we are reminded of the impact that thoughtful, inspired art can have in nurturing community spirit and guiding our youth.

Miss Dorothy and her cast of characters are now on their way to touching the hearts and minds of children everywhere, spreading the seeds of kindness and resilience sown by Dorothy Witherspoon's remarkable life. Join us in supporting this vital project and help carry Dorothy's legacy forward: donate and preorder now.

Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By is poised to be a cornerstone in children's literature, fostering mental health and emotional growth for generations to come by bridging generational gaps and inspiring communities.