ROAR is for READING by Beth Ferry is a must have for any library! This book teaches advocacy and a love and appreciation for the diversity found in libraries.

The book starts with the first library, a cave with a few rare and precious books in it. Who better to guard these books than a lion who can ROAR and protect them! Over time, lions turned into librarians and their libraries grew in size and number. They found they didn’t have to ROAR so much, they could focus on enjoying the books, and getting others to enjoy them as well.

Until a letter came in the mail. The librarian took her son with her to the Mayor’s office to find out about this letter, and when she returned she began taking books off the shelves. Julius, her son, felt sad and asked why. He was told people were afraid these books were dangerous. He ran to his favorites to make sure they were still there and sat remembering them and who read them to him. Cherishing those moments that make those books our favorites.