Former State Librarian Jo Budler visited the Library at the School for the Deaf in March.
Library at the School for the Deaf
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Jo, Ada Kent and Sara Casto |
Jo and Sara Casto |
Ada Kent and Donna Henderson |
March 2nd, was the 105th birthday of Theodore Geisel, or Dr. Seuss. What a treat to be invited to celebrate with the staff and students at the School for the Deaf! In addition to going on a tour of the building and visiting the library, it was truly an honor (and great fun!) to read Green Eggs and Ham to the students.
I am always amazed at what I learn on my tours and visits. At the School for the Deaf, I met a special teacher who is also an audiologist. Here, of course, hearing tests are conducted and so there is a special soundproof booth. She also showed me how small hearing aides have become and the special magnifying equipment which she uses when she has to work on these devices.
I was pleased to have an interpreter to work with me as I read the book to the children. She requested that I read slowly to give her time to compensate for the rhyming. Apparently when Seuss’ books are signed, sometimes the rhymes do not carry over. She did a fabulous job – the children were enthralled (and, I thought, exceptionally well-behaved) – even the older students seemed to enjoy the reading.
Thanks to Ada Kent (aka Thing 1) for inviting me.