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Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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As soon as Thomas Jefferson learned to read, he found his passion: books, books, and more books! Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congressnow the largest library in the world. Barb Rosenstock s rhythmic words and John O Brien s whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson s passion for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. Author and artist worked closely with experts to create the first picture book on Jefferson s love of reading, writing, and books. An author s note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included. "
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cozypunk
cozypunk
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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Mehso-so

On a Rosenstock binge, but this is not a fav. Good for bibiliophiles and history fans. PRO: She found various ways to quantify large numbers (of books) to help readers comprehend TJ's staggering collections. CON: Tiny sidebars of quotes and historical context. Seriously too small; they feel like an afterthought. CON: No mention of enslaved people in main text / illustrations (this is personal to me but also super important to me). #dw2020reads

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm That‘s disappointing...I still have this on my TBR and will probably still check it out, but hearing your con‘s makes me a bit apprehensive. 😞 4y
cozypunk @Bookwyrm42 Your mileage may vary. On one hand, I empathize with the writer's need to stick to the theme and to stay hyper-focused on the narrative. And Rosenstock does address it in the historical afterward. On the other hand, I have less and less patience for whitewashing, even when benign. 4y
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MaureenMc
MaureenMc
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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My mom sent me an early birthday present (my birthday isn't until January). A bookish Jefferson quote I'm sure we can all relate to. 😁

JoScho How cool! 5y
britt_brooke Cute!! 5y
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GatheringBooks
GatheringBooks
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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Pickpick

#HopIntoSpring Day 13: #HappyBirthdayPresidentJefferson - one of the more amazing picturebook biographies about the bookish Jefferson who has such a massive collection of titles, it turned into a veritable library. See my full review here - https://wp.me/pDlzr-gj3

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great review!!! 🎊🎉🎊🙌🏻 6y
vkois88 Ooooh 😊 6y
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TieDyeDude
TieDyeDude
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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My kinda guy! (Except for the slaves and stuff...) #keepit100

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Librarylady
Librarylady
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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A fifth grade read aloud as we celebrate National Library week. #nationallibraryweek

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Librarianaut
Librarianaut
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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Getting ready to do a presentation on teaching with primary sources from the Library of Congress #NCSLMA woot!!

JoeStalksBeck Nice!!!! 8y
JoeStalksBeck I adore Jefferson 8y
BookishMarginalia 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 8y
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jpmcwisemorgan I would love to see your presentation! 8y
Librarianaut @jpmcwisemorgan I have the ppt posted as a PDF on Librarianaut.weebly.com. The page isn't very pretty (just put it together last night) but it has the presentation and a few other hand outs :) 8y
jpmcwisemorgan @Librarianaut Sweet! Thanks. 8y
Librariana Awesome! I'm sure it was a great success! 😄👏💙📚 8y
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SusanInTiburon
SusanInTiburon
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library | Barb Rosenstock
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Thos. Jefferson's 1st library was burned in a house fire. His 2d renewed the ruined national library, which became the Library of Congress (decimated by fire in 1851). His 3rd, collected in retirement "for amusement not use," numbered some 1,600 volumes. "I cannot live without books," he said.

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