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Library Days: Mission Viejo Library

Posted on July 11, 2013July 15, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

The return of summer means the return of library days for me. I always find them to be bustling with excitement.

On my way inside I observed this beautiful mosaic butterfly. The tiles reminded me of tiny replicas of the delicious books that awaited me inside.

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Of course, I always make a beeline for the children’s section, specifically the picture book wall. I like to start by looking at the return cart. This way I can see what books fancy young readers. Today I picked five books from this cart to study.

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Ah … I just love devouring new picture books. It helps me improve my craft and reminds me why I write in the first place. I hope to play a small part in passing my love of reading down to the next generation. I still get that ‘Christmas morning’ feeling every time I crack open a new picture book. And the likely reason is that I was exposed to them at a young age. They are that powerful. And I’m so happy to be writing them now!

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2 thoughts on “Library Days: Mission Viejo Library”

  1. Marisa says:
    July 11, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    If you haven’t already, read The Little White Owl by Tracey Corderoy. My students love it!! Maybe it might give you inspiration to write an owl book!!!!!!!

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    1. Christine Alemshah says:
      July 14, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      I will have to look that one up and add it to me ‘to read’ list.

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