Monday 3 May 2010

When books did make a difference.

Janet and John

An early memory is standing at the teachers desk reading Janet and John*, which dates me as a 50’s child.  I somehow learned to read overnight despite having no books at home or any bedtime reading. It cost me my roots but gave me freedom. A price spared my son.

 

*Americans knew them as Alice and Jerry who sound far more exciting.

Random Word:Books Make a Difference