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Sunspot Jungle

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Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.

Ray Bradbury (via bookmania)

How much does checking out books at a library help you, the author, if any?

Dear yriafehtivan,

Why thank you for asking. If you can’t afford my book, you can check it out from the library without any guilt.

Checking out library books in the U.S. helps me in two ways: I get a royalty from the book itself, and my publisher can have access to solid circulation numbers to let them know what demand looks like. 

Checking out library books in the UK helps me out even more, as the UK has a snazzy royalty that happens each time you check out a book.

But more importantly, checking out books from your local library keeps the library alive. Public libraries need those circulation numbers to continue funding, and I can’t stress how strongly I believe that libraries are a crucial way to make stories and education available to everyone. If you can’t afford a book, check one out — such an act means that you’re helping lots of readers who can’t afford books, not just yourself. 

urs,

Stiefvater

Today, the Trump administration plans to release their full budget proposal for FY 2018. As expected, the proposal effectively eliminates federal library funding, including cutting the IMLS budget by 90%. You can read ALA’s statement here.

Ready to take action? Find out if your senators have signed the LSTA and IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters in support of federal library funding, and if not, give them a call today. There are talking points and background information available on our website or you can use the call script on 5calls.org.

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