Barbara Denton

Barbara Pagni Denton is the author of Sweet Success: How Industry, Immigrants, and Working Women Shaped a Town. A lifelong resident of Crockett, California, she brings a unique perspective to the story of her hometown, where generations of immigrant families and women workers built lasting community around the C&H Sugar refinery. Drawing on her own experiences working at the refinery during summers while in school, Barbara blends local history, personal memory, and cultural tradition into a compelling portrait of industry and identity. Sweet Success celebrates the resilience, labor, and legacy of the people who shaped Crockett’s rich history.