On The Importance Of Libraries

Back in 1971, the librarians of the newly opened library in Troy, Michigan asked notable people to send in letters celebrating the event. 97 people replied, among them some of the most beloved writers ever. See some of these letters for the boys and girls of Troy here:

from the fantastic Dr. Seuss

from EB White, the beloved author of Charlotte’s Web

from renowned science fiction writer Isaac Asimov

 

Please click this link and read more letters from names you might recognize, and read more about the plight of the Troy Library, which is in danger of being closed down.

Recognition Day + T-Shirt Design Contest Winners

Quirino High School winner Ryan Lagmay with his parents and ilove2read’s Korinne

Don Quintin High School winner Meryl Sano with Mrs. Valenzuela

ilove2read’s Korinne and Bingle with C.P. Garcia High School winner Paul Renz Ibay

J. Sumulong winner Maria Angelica Vives with ilove2read’s Korinne and Cindy

Balara High School winner Arjie Cabingatan with ilove2read’s Korinne

The Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo High School Recognition Day

Winners of the T-Shirt Design Contest

Quirino High School

Winner: RYAN LAGMAY

Finalists: Kamille May Moreno, Paul Brent Gonzales, Mark Justin Diorico

J.P. Laurel High School:

Winner: PAUL ANGELO MONTESINES

Finalists: Ely Boy Anthony Joseph, Demi Hojilla

Don Quintin High School:

Winner: MERYL SANO

Finalists: Raymund John Donasco, Richel Espetero, John Marlon Apitong

C.P. Garcia High School:

Winner: PAUL RENZ IBAY

Finalists: Jay-Ar Gimao, Eralyn May Adino

J. Sumulong High School:

Winner: MARIA ANGELICA VIVES

Finalists: Charlene Latag, Romnick Toledo, John Michael Mosqueda, Junel Allen Coloma

Balara High School:

Winner: ARJIE CABINGATAN

Finalist: Justine Jake Austria

Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo High School:

Winner: RODANTE MUNOZ

Finalists: John Ramos, John Wendell Pepito

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! Prize will be presented at the Recognition Day of your school.