By Karl Cameron, Contributor
I recently r
eviewed, “The Library In The Woods” by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. It is a children’s book for ages 7-1, but also a journey back for many adults to a segregation time when libraries for African-Americans were a window to a world of opportunity. I distinctly remember the many times I walked from Davie Street to the Richard B. Harrison Library, then located on Blount Street, partly to fulfill homework assignments, and partly to check out books for my reading enjoyment.
“The Library In The Woods” sparked memories of those days, and the difference having a library available made in my educational and life aspirations.
“The Library In The Woods” is vibrantly illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, which moves the reader briskly from page to page. I do recommend this book, not only for ages 7-11, but all ages that would enjoy a walk down their memory’s lane from life in the country to life in the city, and a library’s influence on all of it.
I enjoyed the book, and recommend it for your book collection. “The Library In the Woods” can be purchased at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and Indie Bookstores.
