library book
Dillon
Helbig is an eight year old from Idaho, USA. Dillon wants to be a writer when
he grows up and his dream is to have a book published and available for people
to read in his local library. Last month, Dillon’s Grandmother him a journal so
that he could start writing and after three days of writing and drawing 81
pages, Dillon called his book , “The adventures of Dillon Helbig’s Crismis” and
decided his book was ready.
Dillon decided his book was ready for the library, so on his next visit with Grandmother, he quietly slipped away and chose a place for the book to go. He didn’t tell his Grandmother or the librarians what he was doing, but later when he got home, he told his family that he had written a book and that it could be checked out at the local library.
However, two days later when he returned to the library, the book was gone! Dillon’s mother called the library to explain what had happened and to ask if anyone had found the book. She was worried the librarians might have found it and thrown it away.
Alex Hartman works at the library and said to Dillon’s mum that the library was the safest place for a book and it would never be thrown away! Alex admitted they were surprised when they found the book, but they also knew it was far too special to throw away. Alex read the book to his 6 year old son, who loved it, and then all the librarians read it.
The librarians decided that Dillon’s book should have a bar code and be available for all readers, so that’s what happened. Alex Hartman said, “Dillon just genuinely wanted other readers to be able to enjoy his story. He’s been a lifelong library user so he knows how books are shared.”
Since being added to the library, Dillons book has become a much requested read. There is currently a waiting list of 55 people! Meanwhile, Dillon is currently working on a sequel.
There is a lovely (if a bit long) news item showing Dillon in the link above
- What is a library, how does it work?
Dillon decided his book was ready for the library, so on his next visit with Grandmother, he quietly slipped away and chose a place for the book to go. He didn’t tell his Grandmother or the librarians what he was doing, but later when he got home, he told his family that he had written a book and that it could be checked out at the local library.
However, two days later when he returned to the library, the book was gone! Dillon’s mother called the library to explain what had happened and to ask if anyone had found the book. She was worried the librarians might have found it and thrown it away.
Alex Hartman works at the library and said to Dillon’s mum that the library was the safest place for a book and it would never be thrown away! Alex admitted they were surprised when they found the book, but they also knew it was far too special to throw away. Alex read the book to his 6 year old son, who loved it, and then all the librarians read it.
The librarians decided that Dillon’s book should have a bar code and be available for all readers, so that’s what happened. Alex Hartman said, “Dillon just genuinely wanted other readers to be able to enjoy his story. He’s been a lifelong library user so he knows how books are shared.”
Since being added to the library, Dillons book has become a much requested read. There is currently a waiting list of 55 people! Meanwhile, Dillon is currently working on a sequel.
There is a lovely (if a bit long) news item showing Dillon in the link above
- What is a library, how does it work?
No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat
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