A Life with Books--a memoir by CSTCC student Hana Colvin
As part of her work in Bill Teem's creative writing class, Hana Colvin wrote of her early attachment to books, their ability to remove her from an otherwise frustrating childhood, and the friends and adventures she found among the pages she so lovingly embraced. Like many children, Hana was introduced to the Little Golden books, Goodnight Moon, and a progression of chapter books and series, such as Little House, Nancy Drew, and Hardy Boys. As her reading interests and abilities grew, her selections became the classics in literature from Louisa May Alcott to J.M. Barrie to Mark Twain. But her delight turned to tragedy the day her beloved books were declared forbidden and removed.
In a public performance here in the library last November, Hana and some of her fellow classmates read their essays or "babies," as she calls them. The audience was moved by her thoughtful and emotional description of how her love of books and reading persisted in spite of obstacles placed in her path.
With Hana's approval, we have posted her engaging essay for others to read and enjoy. We know you will appreciate her writing ability as well as the inspirational message she conveys.
Read "Spine to Binding" by Hana Colvin.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Donate to CSSEA's Book Drive
The Chattanooga State Student Education Club is asking for your help with a book collection project. Their goal is to collect 1,000 new or gently-used children's books which will then be donated to area elementary schools. The National Research Council has emphasized the importance of reading to a child's success in school, and Dolly Parton's generous Imagination Library provides free books to children in Tennessee. So, here's your opportunity to help with the effort to impact the success of our most important resource--our children.
Deposit books for children ages 5 to 11 in collection boxes inside the library, inside the Math & Science Division office in the Omniplex, or inside the Bookstore.
The drive will continue through April 12.
The Chattanooga State Student Education Club is asking for your help with a book collection project. Their goal is to collect 1,000 new or gently-used children's books which will then be donated to area elementary schools. The National Research Council has emphasized the importance of reading to a child's success in school, and Dolly Parton's generous Imagination Library provides free books to children in Tennessee. So, here's your opportunity to help with the effort to impact the success of our most important resource--our children.
Deposit books for children ages 5 to 11 in collection boxes inside the library, inside the Math & Science Division office in the Omniplex, or inside the Bookstore.
The drive will continue through April 12.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Know Your Candidate's Platform
Take this quick quiz and learn how the presidential candidates stand on ten of the most important issues facing our nation and the world--from gay marriage to the economy to abortion and more.
Election 2008: Vote by Issue Quiz
The site also includes an "Election Issues" section (top menu, once you enter the quiz) with candidates' statements about health care, immigration, energy, Iraq, abortion, and other issues. From WBUR and the Online NewsHour. URL: http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/
Thanks to the Librarians' Internet Index for the website.
Take this quick quiz and learn how the presidential candidates stand on ten of the most important issues facing our nation and the world--from gay marriage to the economy to abortion and more.
Election 2008: Vote by Issue Quiz
The site also includes an "Election Issues" section (top menu, once you enter the quiz) with candidates' statements about health care, immigration, energy, Iraq, abortion, and other issues. From WBUR and the Online NewsHour. URL: http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/
Thanks to the Librarians' Internet Index for the website.
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