This non-fiction little book The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians compiled by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a love letter to books and reading. Booksellers and librarians were interviewed and the stories from all over the U.S. are interesting and compelling. They are detectives, treasure hunters, advocates, and visionaries. It's a world that has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business. (cover blurb)
Read about folks who took the plunge and love what they do in their world of books. The tales are heartwarming, humorous, and hopeful.
You must also read about Suzette Baker, former head librarian in Llano County, Texas. Her story is told in the above compilation. She was told to pull books from shelves and refused. She writes about a very avid minority of people in power who are promoting censorship and she's concerned.
I'm concerned. Yes, parents should know what their kid is reading. It's like television. You may control your own self and your family, but don't keep me from reading certain books that your don't like or think is appropriate (example - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, etc).
Sigh!
