tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post7551665884359023874..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Brad Parks, Guest BloggerLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-34863454525701832082011-01-31T17:30:30.863-06:002011-01-31T17:30:30.863-06:00L.J.,
Then you know the worst of both worlds. Yo...L.J.,<br /><br />Then you know the worst of both worlds. You're right about the state economies, and government is always about 2 years behind in recovery. If the state economies continue to be bad, and predictions about Egypt's effect on the U.S. economy actually come true, we're really in trouble. <br /><br />I don't know what will happen if kids grow up without newspapers and libraries.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-21368779106454633492011-01-31T17:14:43.854-06:002011-01-31T17:14:43.854-06:00I'm very worried for libraries. State economie...I'm very worried for libraries. State economies are still struggling and the cuts are still coming. I also know what it's like to work in that environment. I was laid off my newspaper job earlier this year. It's hard to think that future generations of kids will grow up without newspapers or libraries!L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-48343692409027117342011-01-31T16:45:59.214-06:002011-01-31T16:45:59.214-06:00Thank you, Bev. We appreciate your support. I...Thank you, Bev. We appreciate your support. I'm afraid Brad and I are preaching to the choir, though. Even so, if the choir sings loud enough, someone may hear.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-48128817760112184872011-01-31T16:22:57.625-06:002011-01-31T16:22:57.625-06:00Dear Brad and Lesa,
What an amazing post! Librar...Dear Brad and Lesa,<br /><br />What an amazing post! Libraries and newspapers: Their loss is keenly felt. I grew up with both and have a long-standing love affair with the printed word. Unfortunately, I don't have any answers other than what has already been said here. Thank you for sharing this.<br /><br />Bev StephansBev Stephansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-80544193969861471602011-01-31T14:44:55.343-06:002011-01-31T14:44:55.343-06:00I knew you'd appreciate it, Beth. You have th...I knew you'd appreciate it, Beth. You have the same love of libraries that Brad does, and you know what's happening, so I knew you'd like it. Thank you for the Tweet.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-87837060919973915642011-01-31T14:37:03.786-06:002011-01-31T14:37:03.786-06:00Oh, what a fantastic post! I'm going to tweet ...Oh, what a fantastic post! I'm going to tweet about it (with a link) right now.<br /><br />Thank you, Lesa, for bringing Brad Parks to your blog today. And thank you, Brad, for such a personal and uplifting post.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-17572741819513209552011-01-31T12:35:52.290-06:002011-01-31T12:35:52.290-06:00First of all, thanks to Lesa for giving me the blo...First of all, thanks to Lesa for giving me the blog space to say what was on my mind and in my heart.<br /><br />Ms. Stratton -- A public high school librarian. Wow, do you get combat pay for that? ;) Seriously, thanks for everything you do, and keep up the good work.<br /><br />Ckubala -- It's my pleasure. Stand tall. <br /><br />Kevin -- Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Betsy -- I'm tweeting it to my many tens of followers as we speak, and I've shared it with a few other librarian friends as well. Hopefully we'll get a few more eyeballs on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-34414668534907454562011-01-31T11:49:18.883-06:002011-01-31T11:49:18.883-06:00Thanks, Betsy. I've put it on Twitter, and a ...Thanks, Betsy. I've put it on Twitter, and a few people retweeted it there. My Twitter and my blog also link to my Facebook Account, so it is shown on my account both places. Feel free to link from my blog to any place you'd like.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-258530447549052132011-01-31T11:44:40.122-06:002011-01-31T11:44:40.122-06:00I would love to see this post by Mr. Parks be read...I would love to see this post by Mr. Parks be read by people on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Hopefully someone could do that or Mr. Parks could. These sites have large audiences and might get a few people to write their local government about the importance of local libraries.<br />Betsy ShipleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-53838328635728648432011-01-31T11:44:19.772-06:002011-01-31T11:44:19.772-06:00I agree, Kevin. I don't know where we have ou...I agree, Kevin. I don't know where we have our priorities, letting go of our libraries and newspapers.<br /><br />It's a terrific book. And, I think a number of librarians will be watching for it after reading this post. We're grateful for those who appreciate libraries.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-88884703910362289712011-01-31T11:41:46.193-06:002011-01-31T11:41:46.193-06:00Thank you both for a great post. What is happening...Thank you both for a great post. What is happening to newspapers and libraries is a national disgrace.<br /><br />And very much looking forward to the new book as soon as my local library system gets it in.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-75547363388185597172011-01-31T10:52:35.553-06:002011-01-31T10:52:35.553-06:00Thanks, Carol. I hope that post kicks the week of...Thanks, Carol. I hope that post kicks the week off right for a number of librarians.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-44292603684228704502011-01-31T10:51:59.301-06:002011-01-31T10:51:59.301-06:00Thank you, Ms. Stratton. Isn't that a beautif...Thank you, Ms. Stratton. Isn't that a beautiful comment? Brad has a way with words.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-34797950257284071282011-01-31T10:51:26.685-06:002011-01-31T10:51:26.685-06:00Thank you, Elizabeth. I hope people remember to s...Thank you, Elizabeth. I hope people remember to speak up on behalf of their libraries when it comes budget time.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-77582082819284500182011-01-31T10:39:53.622-06:002011-01-31T10:39:53.622-06:00What a beautiful post. You made my day! It makes m...What a beautiful post. You made my day! It makes me proud to work in a library and reminds me of those special librarians in my own life.ckubalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848888986876152362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-13926847300960756782011-01-31T07:42:50.838-06:002011-01-31T07:42:50.838-06:00What a wonderful tribute to libraries. My newest ...What a wonderful tribute to libraries. My newest favorite quote: "We need you. Now more than ever. Many of our most cherished American ideals – like the concept that a poor, mixed-race kid could grow up to be President – are predicated on the notion that knowledge is available to all, not just those wealthy and privileged enough to afford Kindles and trips to Barnes & Noble." Thank you from a public high school librarian!Ms. Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00288522151117772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-66686616638496777332011-01-31T07:23:20.058-06:002011-01-31T07:23:20.058-06:00Thanks for the encouragement you're giving to ...Thanks for the encouragement you're giving to librarians, Brad! My local library has had to close one extra day a week and the hours are shortened each day. The librarians still have a smile on their face, but look absolutely exhausted. I hope that the folks making the budgets for counties and towns can reassess cuts--libraries are too vital to cut out.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com