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Donna DesRoches

20 heroic librarians who save the world - 0 views

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    "If information is power, then there's no hero mightier than a librarian. Librarians are superheroes, adventurers, explorers and invaluable guides to other heroes."
Donna DesRoches

Best Children's Books of 2009 - 11/2/2009 - Publishers Weekly - 5 views

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    From accounts of civil rights heroes, to harrowing (and hopeful) stories about contemporary teenagers, to picture books that perfectly capture friendship, curiosity, or flights of fancy, 2009 held a treasure trove of wonderful reading for children of all ages and interests. Narrowing them down to just 30 titles wasn't an easy task, but we believe the following books stand out for their remarkable writing, indelible characters, and arresting artwork.
Donna DesRoches

William Kamkwamba, author, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," and Malawi Windmill Maker - 0 views

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    William's blog - starting at 14, rather than accept his fate, William started borrowing books from a small community lending library located at his former primary school. He borrowed an 8th grade American textbook called Using Energy, which depicted wind turbines on its cover. He decided to build a windmill to power his family's home and obviate the need for kerosene, which provided only smoky, flickering, distant and expensive light after dark.
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