BOOKS ARE MAGIC

(re-posted with permission from the author)

Books are magic because they can break down barriers in amazing ways.

I'm fortunate to belong to a weekly book club that meets during lunch time at the junior high where I teach. Close to forty members strong (although not all come to every meeting) and with a mix of boys and girls.

Last Thursday was our final meeting for the school year. Bittersweet, in that half the club is going on to the high school next year. I will miss their insights, their passion for books, and their joyous spirits.

Kaci, our school librarian and my dear friend, began this club over four years ago. It has grown steadily and it has become not only a time and place to "talk books", but also a safe haven for young teens who need a break from social/academic pressures. 

In Book Club, there are no brains, no jocks, no geeks, no princesses, no goths. In Book Club, we are all just...us.

Now, that's magic for you.