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Children have to have access to books, and a lot of…

“Children have to have access to books, and a lot of children can't go to a store and buy a book. We need not only our public libraries to be funded properly and staffed properly, but our school libraries. Many children can't get to a public library, and the only library they have is a school…” quote by Katherine Paterson
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“Children have to have access to books, and a lot of children can't go to a store and buy a book. We need not only our public libraries to be funded properly and staffed properly, but our school libraries. Many children can't get to a public library, and the only library they have is a school library.”

Katherine Paterson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Access to books is essential; both public and school libraries must be well funded to serve all children.

In simple terms: Kids need books, libraries matter.

Key Takeaway

Support library funding.

Themes

education access equity literacy

Mood

advocacy concerned

Type

policy social

When to use this quote

  • school planning
  • family reading
  • social justice

Key Concepts

public policy community support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities protect library funding?
  • What alternatives exist where libraries lack?
A Different Perspective

Budget cuts threaten services.

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