Sometimes at the beginning of the year when we have so many responsibilities in our libraries, checking out textbooks, getting to know new students and teachers, getting our bulletin boards and shelves looking welcoming, etc., I wonder why I’m here. It seems like I’m never able to complete a project before a new one is on my plate. I sometimes feel frustrated and overwhelmed. However it seems like whenever I am just about ready to “throw in the towel,” something happens that reminds me why I’m here. The other day I had a parent come in and hand me a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. I have been trying for over a year to find just the right series of books that her daughter (a reluctant reader) would be able to read and also enjoy. I did it!! The student couldn’t wait to read the next book and we’ve since found several others that she is looking forward to reading. The parent and I were both in tears and had a nice hug. I know the district reports, the purchase orders, the Book Fair details, are all important, but what happened the other day reminded me of the real reason I love what I do. I get to turn kids on to reading and books. What a joy and a privilege!
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Sue DeFranco said
Sometimes at the beginning of the year when we have so many responsibilities in our libraries, checking out textbooks, getting to know new students and teachers, getting our bulletin boards and shelves looking welcoming, etc., I wonder why I’m here. It seems like I’m never able to complete a project before a new one is on my plate. I sometimes feel frustrated and overwhelmed. However it seems like whenever I am just about ready to “throw in the towel,” something happens that reminds me why I’m here. The other day I had a parent come in and hand me a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. I have been trying for over a year to find just the right series of books that her daughter (a reluctant reader) would be able to read and also enjoy. I did it!! The student couldn’t wait to read the next book and we’ve since found several others that she is looking forward to reading. The parent and I were both in tears and had a nice hug. I know the district reports, the purchase orders, the Book Fair details, are all important, but what happened the other day reminded me of the real reason I love what I do. I get to turn kids on to reading and books. What a joy and a privilege!