As an author, one of the most rewarding experiences is being
invited into schools and community spaces to help
young writers find their voices.
As a sign language instructor, one of my greatest pleasures is helping parents and caregivers
teach their babies how to communicate using signs before they can talk. In essence, I'm helping babies find their voices.
This past year, I've invested a significant amount of time and energy
advocating for school libraries. One of the most satisfying aspects of this experience has been seeing students find and use their voice to advocate for themselves.
Over the past few weeks, students have attended a variety of public meetings to advocate for Strong School Libraries staffed with certified teacher librarians. Here is a photo essay that captures the variety of young people who have added their voices to this important issue:
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Public Testimony Delivered by Beaverton School District 2nd
Grader |
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| Beaverton School District Kindergartener Advocating for Strong School Libraries (used with permission) |
I hope you will consider adding YOUR VOICE to this important issue. You can find lots of inspiration and information about the value of Strong School Libraries
here and
here, and if YOU'D like to write a
blog post about Strong School Libraries, (or, you've already written a post you'd like to share) contact me using the form to the left.
#SchoolLibrariesMatter!
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