I am doubling up this weekend writing also with Ethical ELA about female authors and banned books. It's funny that I am choosing to write about J.K. Rowlings as I was not really a huge fan of her books in the beginning; however, I am a fan of how she turned on millions of readers and writers to the magic of stories.
Joanne, it's strange that I would choose to honor your today
I had to plow through and was critical of what was not there
I had to make myself figure out what all the buzz was about
I had to find some of your magic that made them excited.
You, Joanne, have done more for more readers than I
Could ever do in this lifetime even the with best idea, I
Could not turn on the millions your words spurred who
Could devour your stories and your magical characters.
Joanne, you may have triggered a few of the naysayers
They didn't see that you knew what readers need
They didn't see the excitement the discussion the wonder
They still look at what isn't rather than what makes readers.
You, Joanne, found the magic touch and deserve
Praise for staying with it in spite of great hardship
Praise for holding tight to your ideas that challenge others
Praise for helping generations of readers find the wonder.
Please accept this gift of gratitude as well as a reminder to respect the very diverse tastes of readers that mirror the amazing diversity of people.
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