MURRIETA — Children’s book author Tamika Burgess is helping prepare local youth for the classroom by once again partnering with Community Outreach Ministry (COM) to provide school supplies to children in need.This summer marks the fifth year Burgess has joined with the nonprofit, which supports at-risk children, including those with incarcerated parents. Burgess said her passion for education and lifelong learning has motivated her to ensure children start the school year prepared.“By setting these children up for a successful school year, I can incorporate something I love, education, with meeting the needs of others,” Burgess said.Burgess, who released her second novel Danilo Was Here earlier this year, said preparation has played a pivotal role both in her own career
