Wednesday, September 10, 2014
my own literacy moment
As a child, I always had an interest in books. My mom would always take me to the library whenever I wanted to go (which was a lot) and I'd check out tons of books of any kind. My mom never put a limit on what I could and couldn't read. Anything that piqued my interest was okay with her. Even as a small child, I had my own library card and I remember that when I got a little older, I desperately wanted a new one because my kindergarten signature was so sloppy. Since I would always get so many books from the library, I developed a habit of reading multiple books at one time. I still do that to this day and a lot of people don't understand how/why I do it, but it works for me. Since my childhood was so deeply rooted in actual books, it boggles my mind how people are able to read off of nooks and kindles. It just doesn't seem natural to me at all.
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One thing that is interesting is how so many students in the class had been attracted to libraries. What about libraries intrigued you as a kid? Did your mom spend time with you there? How far or near was the library from your home? Why did those trips seem special? Was it time for you to also bond with your mom? Brandt doesn't go into the emotional bonds that develop around literacy. Maybe that's something you could explore, if relevant. How did these trips to the library shape your identity throughout your childhood? Did you feel different from peers? Why? These are some questions to consider as you develop your literacy narrative.
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