Do you know where the largest library in the world is? Do you know how it got started? Do you know it has approximately 838 miles of bookshelves?
Ask your Clarkia and Alder students. They should be able to tell you or you can find and read this great book, "Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library" by Barb Rosenstock. Our favorite quote from the book,
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All that is necessary for a student is access to a library.”
—Thomas Jefferson, 1790 (page 7)
We discussed the importance of our responsibility in finding information and taking on the challenge of reading books to make a difference in the world.
This has quickly become a favorite in the library. B.J. Novak has an unique and humorous ability to create a book that captures the attention of any reader. I know this one will never stay on our library shelf but will be in the hands of eager readers. If you get a chance to read it, grab it!
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