Explore the books that shaped Richmond's leaders
The Friends of the Richmond Public Library are mounting an exhibit
that will offer library visitors a glimpse into the childhood bookshelves of
more than 50 Richmond artists, athletes, celebrities and community leaders.
“Why Children’s Books: Inspiring Generations,” will display
books that had an early influence on notable Richmond personalities such as VCU
basketball coach Shaka Smart and singer Jason Mraz.
The variety of the chosen books will delight library
patrons. Retired City Council chief of staff Daisy Weaver selected “Mufaro’s
Beautiful Daughters,” by John Steptoe, because it is one of the first books she
read to her daughter. The turn-of-the-century story, “The Goops,” by Gelett
Burgess, has been enjoyed by several generations of Dr. Hunter McGuire, Jr.’s
family. University of Richmond President Dr. Edward Ayers chose a Walt Disney
story saying, “… even a small book can hold a mysterious power, one that can
light up a young life.”
The exhibit runs through the month of May. The Richmond Main
Public Library is located at 101 E. Franklin Street. For more information and
library hours, visit richmondpubliclibrary.org or call (804) 646-7223.
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