Working in the library has one big perk -- we are allowed to read on the job! When it is quiet. and all the other work has been done, of course.
Yesterday I got to read two books, granted, they were children's books, but books all the same. I LOVE children's non fiction books, mainly because they cut out the crap. Adults seem to think that they have to use many words, they keep on writing, but they ain't saying anything, or it is the same thing eloooooongated. They also seem to thing that the more long and complicated words in there the better, and it will make it sound more intelligent.
With kids books, you just get the basic facts, because writing for children is completely different. Short sharp sentances, basic facts.
Here's the books I read....
Set in Manhattan in 1776, this book tells the story of 13-year-old Phoebe, a free black, who works in the home of George Washington, who was at the time a Revolutionary War general. Appearances can be deceiving, however; for Phoebe is not an ordinary housekeeper, but a spy who is there to protect Mr. Washington. Author, Griffin, centers this compelling story on Phoebe, a "regular" girl who affects the course of history.
This book is about Lewis Hine. He was assigned to take photo's of children in factories in the mid to late 1800's. He risked his life at times to take these haunting pictures of child labor. Children as young as three working in cotton mills, and in fields as cotton pickers. It is quite a sad story as he died alone and penniless, having had his house and belongings repossessed. He did so much for the child labor laws, and got nothing in return, So typical, so sad........
As everyone is surely aware, today is the tenth anniversary of that awful day no-one will ever forget.
Bloody Hell Wendy that Vid was exceptionally moving; couldn't helpbut smile at the dog licking the man. It sums up the free world will not be beaten:0)
Posted by: claire | September 12, 2011 at 05:00 PM