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From: Miriam Lang Budin <miriammeister>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:04:45 -0400
This has been a wonderful exchange of ideas--both philosophical and practical.
I am heartened by our commitment to serving reluctant readers as individuals. It's much easier to have a list of sure-fire books for 3-year-olds than it is to develop one for young people whose personal interests and tastes are developing in unique ways as they mature. But we surely have to try.
The irony is that we must sometimes force ourselves (however reluctantly) to read books we wouldn't choose for ourselves. I agree absolutely with Jamie's suggestion that we acquaint ourselves with one "Captain Underpants" one "Clique", etc. That's is not only good for expanding our understanding
(and compendium) of what appeals to certain kids of kids/readers/non-readers--it allows us to share the perspective of kids who are compelled to read what someone else thinks is good. Instant empathy. And, of course, we might be surprised to find we like those books, after all...
Maia and Thom's reminders to be helpful to our patrons, rather than fanatical and rigid, will serve me well. Thanks, everyone!
Miriam
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:04:45 -0400
This has been a wonderful exchange of ideas--both philosophical and practical.
I am heartened by our commitment to serving reluctant readers as individuals. It's much easier to have a list of sure-fire books for 3-year-olds than it is to develop one for young people whose personal interests and tastes are developing in unique ways as they mature. But we surely have to try.
The irony is that we must sometimes force ourselves (however reluctantly) to read books we wouldn't choose for ourselves. I agree absolutely with Jamie's suggestion that we acquaint ourselves with one "Captain Underpants" one "Clique", etc. That's is not only good for expanding our understanding
(and compendium) of what appeals to certain kids of kids/readers/non-readers--it allows us to share the perspective of kids who are compelled to read what someone else thinks is good. Instant empathy. And, of course, we might be surprised to find we like those books, after all...
Maia and Thom's reminders to be helpful to our patrons, rather than fanatical and rigid, will serve me well. Thanks, everyone!
Miriam
-- Miriam Lang Budin Chappaqua Library, NYReceived on Wed 09 Aug 2006 12:04:45 PM CDT
