BrockMartin You're quite right. I apologize for using the stereotype to make a point. Our library has a robust program for children, and we attend a weekly STEM-themed storytime that includes stories, games, arts, and experiments. It is led by a quiet, soft-spoken librarian who is open about nearing retirement--as are most of the youth desk librarians at our local library. We've also benefitted greatly from other activities at the library and check out about a dozen new picture books each week. My kiddo completed the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program at age two, with the encouragement and support of our wonderful librarians.When it comes to reading aloud, the drag queens we've seen tend to be more dynamic storytellers, which is what I was referencing. Reading aloud can be an art in itself. But librarians hold a vital and indispensable role in our community and have great knowledge and experience in promoting literacy in many ways.Again, my apologies. The best way to foster literacy is through multiple efforts that can reach children in a variety of settings. This includes drag queen storytime, library programming, and outreach initiatives, like the wonderful work of our local theatre company Barrell of Monkeys, which stages kids' stories and essays as plays. The goal is the same: to raise children who enjoy stories and who are compassionate because they hear stories that put them in someone else's shoes.

BrockMartin You're quite right. I apologize for using the stereotype to make a point. Our library has a robust program for children, and we attend a weekly STEM-themed storytime that includes stories, games, arts, and experiments. It is led by a quiet, soft-spoken librarian who is open about nearing retirement--as are most of the youth desk librarians at our local library. We've also benefitted greatly from other activities at the library and check out about a dozen new picture books each week. My kiddo completed the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program at age two, with the encouragement and support of our wonderful librarians.When it comes to reading aloud, the drag queens we've seen tend to be more dynamic storytellers, which is what I was referencing. Reading aloud can be an art in itself. But librarians hold a vital and indispensable role in our community and have great knowledge and experience in promoting literacy in many ways.Again, my apologies. The best way to foster literacy is through multiple efforts that can reach children in a variety of settings. This includes drag queen storytime, library programming, and outreach initiatives, like the wonderful work of our local theatre company Barrell of Monkeys, which stages kids' stories and essays as plays. The goal is the same: to raise children who enjoy stories and who are compassionate because they hear stories that put them in someone else's shoes.

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