Local Library

[TovahNeryse]

I'm so happy and proud of our local library. I was trying to find some childrens books that talk about breastfeeding, and found that they only had 2 books on the subject (in the whole district, about 8-12 libraries). I sent an email suggesting that they help society accept breastfeeding by providing books for children that depict it as the normal and wonderful thing that it is. I got a response saying that they were ordering:

Baby on the Way by Martha and William Sears – 4 copies currently available in the District

I’m Made of Mama’s Milk – 5 copies ordered

Halina Below We Like to Nurse (text in English and Japanese) – 1 copy ordered

Wonders of Mother’s Milk – 4 copies ordered (not available through regular vendors will pursue ordering from Amazon)

What Baby Needs – 5 copies ordered

My Very Breast Friend – 4 copies ordered (not available through regular vendors will pursue ordering from Amazon)

They said that they would not be ordering three of the titles I gave them though, because of the publishing dates and the desire to make sure only books with up-to-date info is provided on the subject of breastfeeding.

I was very impressed by how they responded! I can't wait until the titles are in so we can check them out! I'm going to send them an email to thank them today. :

[_betsy_]

That's great! What a wonderful service both you and the library did for the community!

[hollyvangogh]

That's awesome!

[Breeder]

Good going, mama!:

[Koloe]

That's cool. I checked out "My Very Breast Friend" from my local library awhile back. My only negative is that they weaned the child in the book, but at least the child in question was at least 2 when weaned vs say 6 months or a year.

[*MamaJen*]

That's great. I'm glad you're sending them a thank you note as well.

[Treasuremapper]

What a great library! They need to add "Breastmilk Makes my Tummy Yummy" which is a board book and my kids loved it.