Today I’m sharing a beautifully written post about the power of librarians and libraries. I hope you are all as inspired as I am reading this essay.
Hanh Bui guest post on Betsy Bird’s Fuse8 blog Libraries and Librarians Enrich Lives Far Beyond Books!
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some new authors and illustrators as we form a group with books releasing in 2023. It’s always fun to hear how other creatives were inspired. Hanh shared a story of the kindness of a teacher she had as a refugee. Her teacher encouraged her first English words. When I tell you, I had goosebumps listening to her, it’s not hyperbole. Every detail in Hanh’s words took me back to my beloved students in Chicago. I only hope my impact and legacy will be remembered like her teacher’s.
Hanh Bui guest post
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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