If you know me, you know I love books. Really, I LOVE THEM! I'd rather buy a new book than a fancy purse any day of the week. Better yet, I'd rather get a stack of them from the library for FREE! Every time I go to the library I get giddy about the treasures I walk out with! I even have a trusty crate on wheels that I fill to the brim every time I go. I am often asked if I home school my kids because of the sheer volume I check out. "No, we're just book lovers at my house" I usually reply.
A few weeks ago I was able to go to a BYU "Books for Young Readers" symposium. It was the best day ever! I got to listen to top notch juvenile authors and illustrators for the whole day! On my lunch break I called my husband and could hardly contain my excitement! "Is it okay that I'm a nerd at heart?" I asked...
I listened to the head librarian speak about his favorite books of the year. I had Jessica day George sign her Dragon Slippers books for me. I was able to visit with the BYU children's librarian I used to work for while I was in college. I even got to catch up with a few of my favorite Elementary Ed professors. (One of which taught Children's Literature...surprise, surprise!)
I had such a delightful day, and I hope I can make it a tradition for myself to go every year!
One of my favorite thoughts of the day came from Jessica Day George. She made all our stomachs growl when she described her favorite dessert: triple chocolate cheese cake from the cheese cake factory! Other desserts were okay, some were even pretty good, but when she tried that cheese cake, it was a delectable experience.
She told us that though she was a high reader as a child, she didn't figure out how delicious a good book could be until she read The Hero and the Crown by Robin Mckinley. She found her triple chocolate cheese cake! Since then, she maintains that there is no such thing as a person who doesn't like to read. They just haven't found their triple chocolate cheese cake yet. I loved that!
My husband and I both devour books. My 9 year old is always engrossed in a book. He eats them up! My 7 year old is a superior reader, but hasn't quite found his triple chocolate cheese cake yet. I'm so lucky! I get to keep making trips to the library, and I get to help him sample lots of goodies every time we go!
(In a few days I'll post a list of the librarian's favorite books of the year on my book blog if you're interested in a few new ideas! Just click on the book picture on my side bar)
9 comments:
Oh! The syposium sounds so fun! Can I go with you next year? My oldest is going into 5th grade. I sure wish he could have Mrs. Moody!
Hey Nicholle! It would be so fun to go to the symposium together!!! Do you have an e mail or blog where I can reach you? I'll keep you up to snuff on fun book stuff :) You can e mail me at aprilmoody@Juno.com if you'd like :)
I love books. I recently rediscovered my library (in Newark, NJ of all places) and I LOVE IT!!! I don't know why I didn't remember how much I love libraries. They are delightful!
When you love books, you never grow old or get bored.
I knew you'd have a blast. Wish I could have gone with you!
I hope you get to go every year too! I LOVE that you are a book nerd. It's a true compliment. :)
Your nightstand looks like mine! I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read! What have you read recently that you enjoyed?
Hurray for book nerds! Some of my favorite books I read to Sam are ones you game me long before we even knew we would have boys to read too. Let me know when the symposium is next year, and maybe we can go together.
Sounds awesome! I love that you loves books so much! It makes me want to read more!
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