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WHAT GETS THEM TO READ LIKE THAT? THE STORY OF THE WOMAN WHO IBD

LIBRARY JUICE PRESS
06 / 2022
9781634001328
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Sinopsis

Thousands of children have discovered the joys of reading thanks to Geneviÿve Patte, a pioneer in establishing libraries specifically for children and promoting literacy in France.áWhat Gets Them to Read Like That?áis the remarkable tale of PatteâÇÖs life story and her social engagement as a librarian, which originated with her appreciation of stories told by Parisian refugees her family hosted during the period of the Nazi occupation.PatteâÇÖs experience in the United States as a Fulbright scholar in the 1950s and travels throughout the world have confirmed her dedication to creating the library as a welcoming place, particularly for immigrants and children from marginalized communities. For Patte, the library is somewhere that everyone belongs and everyoneâÇÖs voice can be heard.áWhat Gets Them to Read Like That?áis a passionate story and an ode to the imagination, illustrating the vital importance of granting children autonomy through reading and community-building.This book was originally published in French as,áMais quâÇÖest-ce qui les fait lire comme úa?áPatte is currently the director of 'La Bibliothÿque Ronde' in the working-class Parisian suburb of Clamart.

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