Being Quote by Jessye Norman
“One of the reasons that I take such joy in being a trustee of the New York Public Library is the love of reading that I found as a child in the Saturday morning library events for preschoolers and first and second graders as I was growing up in Augusta, GA.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Library Advocacy, 2010
She cherishes childhood library experiences, inspiring her dedication to public library service.
In simple terms: Childhood libraries sparked lifelong love.
Support public libraries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school programs
- reading initiatives
- fundraising
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities protect libraries?
- What role do libraries play today?
Funding cuts threaten libraries.