Tomas and the Library Lady (Dragonfly Books)

Sometimes you read a story and it almost seems too nice. This book may seem to be one of those at first, but the difference is that this story is true! Tom s and the Library Lady is the wonderfully illustrated tale of Tom s Rivera and the kind librarian who helped him learn to love books. Tom s started his life as a migrant worker and, when he died, was a university chancellor. (The UC Riverside library now bears his name.)

This tribute to Tom s and his mentor reminds us of the power of stories and those dedicated librarians who have changed the lives of so many people. (Recommended for ages 4-8; it's great for new English readers and is also available in Spanish.)