Ebook: Reading with the Stars: A Celebration of Books and Libraries

Personal reflections on libraries from Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Ken Burns, Barack Obama, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and more—plus their reading recommendations!
"At a time when book banning is back in vogue, libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest, but who has the right information." —Barack Obama
Published with the American Library Association, Reading with the Stars gathers reflections from politicians, celebrities, and other prominent men and women to celebrate books, libraries, and reading. Fourteen of the biggest names in America offer their thoughts on why literature is important and how books have touched their lives. Television icon Oprah Winfrey discusses how library books were her "pass to personal freedom." Microsoft founder Bill Gates discusses his library computerization project. Former Vice President Al Gore addresses the "information ecosystem," including how reading contributes to an informed citizenry. Also featured are Julie Andrews, Laura Bush, David Mamet, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more.
"[A] pleasing compilation of speeches, essays, and interviews." —Publishers Weekly