As a former children's librarian, I can attest to how many children's lives were transformed by our small town library in a factory town in which 3 factories shut down in 3 years. As the economy continued to sour, the children and their families found a refuge in the library. I too, felt this as a child. Books and libraries were my escape from a very challenging home life, a suicidal Vietnam Veteran dad, an alcoholic brother, the library and books allowed me to travel to far off lands and have hope of a better life in my future. Now as a Cause Focused Storyteller, I use the power of story to connect us beyond borders and to create understanding and hope rather than fear. i am forever grateful to books and libraries for opening a world bigger than i ever imagined. thank you for sharing hope!
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As a former children's librarian, I can attest to how many children's lives were transformed by our small town library in a factory town in which 3 factories shut down in 3 years. As the economy continued to sour, the children and their families found a refuge in the library. I too, felt this as a child. Books and libraries were my escape from a very challenging home life, a suicidal Vietnam Veteran dad, an alcoholic brother, the library and books allowed me to travel to far off lands and have hope of a better life in my future. Now as a Cause Focused Storyteller, I use the power of story to connect us beyond borders and to create understanding and hope rather than fear. i am forever grateful to books and libraries for opening a world bigger than i ever imagined. thank you for sharing hope!