Ditmas Park Patch Blogger Roundup: July 6-16

Brooklyn is home to some of the world's greatest authors, and at Ditmas Park Patch we feel spoiled by the community of local writers who skillfully write about their passions for us each week.

In case you've missed a recent post, we've collected the week's must-read list below. Check them out!

Local scribe Raquel Irizarry was hard at work bringing us the latest from around the neighborhood, including the story of , a young Ditmas Park resident selling used books right here Cortelyou Road to pay for her schooling. She also wrote about (and filmed a quick piece!) .

DIY guru Mary Van Vliet, or what she likes to call the I’ll-renovate-after-I-pay–for college makeover. 

Sylvia Kinard , or "Obamacare," and why it now will begin to postively impact the lives of Brooklynites. 

Sherrie Williams of Namaste Yoga of Kensington has begun to host a toddler day care for those in the area, and . 

Claudia Copparoni is also offering a valuable service to the community: Italian language classes! The maestra (teacher)

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