From: SHAWN BROMMER, YOUTH SERVICES - STLS <STL_SHAWN>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 14:12:27 -0400 (EDT)

I've just returned home after an Autumn mini-vacation and I want to add some final thoughts - feelings - to our discussion of Molly Bang's books.

When I was in college, I shelved children's books at the public library.
(Touching every book and caring for them gave me an appreciation for children's library books for which I am ever grateful.) I remember reading DAWN for the first time, shortly after it was published, and weeping in the workroom. I feel that DAWN - and my initial, intuitive response - is one of inspirations and guides for pursuing youth services in libraries as a career.
        ... and what a joyous, fulfilling career it is ...

It is the grand emotional impact of certain children's books that makes me aware of my Self, my connection to characters and my connection to the world and All around me. My emotional response to a dancing paper crane, a mysterious, beautiful weaver-wife, and to a young boy's realization that
"M is always for Martha" (thank you, Kevin Henkes - I now see the palm of my hand in a new, brilliant light) makes me weep - smile - rejoice.

Shawn Brommer - Southern Tier Library System stl_shawn at chstls.org
Received on Mon 06 Oct 1997 01:12:27 PM CDT