Sharjah Reflections
Stories are powerful. I am a librarian so that is not so unexpected from me. What is powerful about THIS story is the way a book, a conference, two librarians, two authors and 6,000+ miles intersected to bring me to today. Today, I tune into one of my favorite podcasts, Lifelines: Books that Bridge the Divide , hosted by Ann Braden and Saadia Faruqi to hear MY story. My story is intertwined with Todd Burleson's as we adventured to and through the United Arab Emirates. I am humbled to be a guest and to have the opportunity to share pieces of a growth journey and my reflections on learning from other cultures. The first pic of my trip. The book that connects these stories. The painting we discovered on Day 1 of our journey that began a conversation with Saadia Faruqi. I had the honor and privilege to present with Todd Burleson at the ALA Conference in conjunction with the Sharjah International Book Fair (Unite...