Ken Davis, author of the hugely popular series, Don't Know Much About...has written a wonderful piece about the importance of libraries and the necessity to keep their doors open – now more than ever. Ken Davis is our hero!
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May 12, 2009
Don't Know Much About...the Importance of Libraries
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Thank you Ken!
Posted by: Marie | May 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM