Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. … An investment in libraries is an investment in our children's future.
A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.
Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open. The 21st Century Elementary Library Media Program (2009)
The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.