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I am the youngest of ten and books were my single mother's least of her worries. I grew up in a home without electricity and dirt floors. Because of the difficulties I experienced, my memories are blurs. My mother's main goal, was for her children to survive. Books were not laying around or in every room like they are now. But all that changed when I met Mr. Panola, my fourth grade teacher!
https://thehobbeehive.com/2018/03/13/your-mind-is-a-palace/

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I fell in love with reading when I stepped in to Mr. Panola's classroom. There were so many books in his room that they just seemed to be part of the decor.  He would sit us on the carpet, read to us, and entertain us by using different voices! He would always say that through reading, one could escape and visit new places without having to ask our parents for permission. His positive and adventurous teaching style, made every single one of his students want to run to the library and stuff our backpacks with books!
https://www.voices.com/blog/elaine_victoria_grey_celebrity_reader/

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After being transformed by Mr. Panolas dedication, I developed a passion for reading. I remember migrating from Texas to the state of Wyoming to work in the fields. The people from Wyoming had the best garage sales! I remember buying a box full of Dean Koontz's books.  While the other kids were looking for toys, I was running towards the books! I was ten years old and was reading "The House of Thunder." This person's collection became the first set of books I ever owned. And, they were cheap!  I remember walking towards the family van carrying the heavy box and feeling like a million bucks.
https://www.wired.com/2013/12/geeks-guide-dean-koontz/

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My Favorite Book as a Teen: "The Borrowers" by Mari Norton

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My Favorite Book as a Teen: "The Borrowers" by Mari Norton

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This book invites the reader to jump into the world of a tiny family, the Borrowers, that secretly live in a home inhabited by a family of normal size, humans. They borrow items from them and use them to survive. The challenge is to avoid being seen by the humans at all cost. Even know, as an adult, when I can't find a small item such as a needle or safety pin, I think of the Borrowers. As a matter of fact, I have a copy in my bedroom!
https://booksjadore.com/2013/07/22/the-borrowers-mary-norton/

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My middle school librarian had such a warm and caring personality whom showed her students that she loved her career and that she deeply cared about them. I was blessed to have been one of those students and to this day, I feel terrible for cheating on several A.R. tests. Our librarian did a great job promoting the Accelerated Reader program and had an A.R. store to motivate us to test. She had "cool" items such as Lisa Frank stickers, pencils, and pens. But, there was a Sony boombox that had my name written all over it. I knew my mother wasn't going to buy me one, so I came up with a plan: I would take tests for my friend and ask her to do the same. I accumulated enough points to get the boombox, but I was dishonest.

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I am grateful the Lord allowed me to experience poverty and gave me the opportunity to be in Mr. Panola's class. Struggling financially encouraged me to be passionate about books and to love this country for providing me with a free education. Books can change your past and give you the power to create an amazing future. I want to pass on this to my chidren. My 17 year old and my 9 month old baby have books that they love and enjoy. If you visit my home, you can find books laying on a table or on the baby's play mat. And, when I say, "Libro,"my baby turns to look at the bookshelf in her room. That makes my day!