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Protesting CPSIA - an activists’ guide for bookstores and libraries

Friday, May 15th, 2009

As people are beginning to realize, the recent passage of CPSIA has deep ramifications for education and literacy, reducing access to books in stores, libraries and charities.  Hardest hit are the economically disadvantaged children among us.  Here are some ideas to help get started in protesting and raising support for the repeal of this disastrous [...]

American Library Association urges citizens to take action on CPSIA bill

Monday, April 6th, 2009

The ALA (American Library Association) is urging citizens to take action on the CPSIA bill, and urge their representative to support the amendment recently put forward by Rep. Fortenberry of Nebraska that would exempt childrens’ books from the burdensome legislation.
The ALA has made it very easy - please take a moment now to use [...]

CPSIA and childrens’ books - the Winners and the Losers

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

With the recent passage of CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Act), with its serious implications for the sale and distribution of childrens’ books, we thought it might be appropriate to look at who “wins” and who “loses” in the book industry as a result of this bill.
The Winners
Publishers
Because of the amendment which effectively exempted children’s books [...]

BiblioWorks Documentary

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Here’s our first pass at creating a promotional documentary / video for BiblioWorks (the non-profit we founded and continue to support that builds libraries in rural South America and provides support to local literacy organizations here in WNC).  Thanks to Paul Sherar for his volunteer work in filming and production on the piece!

Biblioworks Video from [...]