The Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently donated limited-edition copies of "Rosie's Daughters" to libraries in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley and Camarillo. Chapter regent Nancy Kilbourne presented the books to the libraries.

The book is based on the lives of women from California who worked and assisted in the homefront war efforts during World War II. These women worked in various jobs, often raising families alone while their husbands were fighting overseas. The book includes illustrations and photos of "heroic wartime sacrifices," according to the DAR chapter. The volume was produced and

published by the California DAR as part of the organization's state regent's two-year project to honor the women of WWII.

Know as the largest women's patriotic organization in the world, DAR has more than 168,000 volunteer members in about 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and in 11 foreign countries. The DAR, founded in 1890, promotes patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and education, children's activities and programs for new immigrants.

The Conejo Valley Chapter has an active membership of more than 90 women who are involved in ongoing community service projects.