Description
Included are 100 of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and uplifting aphorisms about books, the joy of reading, intellectual freedom, and librarianship. You'll find quotes from authors such as Celeste Ng, Suheir Hammad, Azar Nafisi, Junot Díaz, and Ta-Nehisi Coates; entertainers like Ziggy Marley and Stephen Colbert; and leaders such as Malala Yousafzai-all highlighting the impact of libraries and librarians.
This diverse and delightful collection makes a perfect gift for showing your appreciation to valued colleagues, volunteers, board members, and bibliophiles. And your purchase funds advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals worldwide!
Author: American Library Association
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 10/06/2021
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.28d
ISBN13: 9780838937938
ISBN10: 0838937934
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science | General
- Humor | Form | Anecdotes & Quotations
About the Author
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is "to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all."