What Gets Them to Read Like That? The Story of the Woman Who Got Millions of Children to Read

<p>Thousands of children have discovered the joys of reading thanks to Geneviève Patte a pioneer in establishing libraries specifically for children and promoting literacy in France. <em>What Gets Them to Read Like That?</em> is the remarkable tale of Patte's life story and her social engagement as a librarian which originated with her appreciation of stories told by Parisian refugees her family hosted during the period of the Nazi occupation.</p><p><br></p><p>Patte's experience in the United States as a Fulbright scholar in the 1950s and travels throughout the world have confirmed her dedication to creating the library as a welcoming place particularly for immigrants and children from marginalized communities. For Patte the library is somewhere that everyone belongs and everyone's voice can be heard. <em>What Gets Them to Read Like That?</em> is a passionate story and an ode to the imagination illustrating the vital importance of granting children autonomy through reading and community-building.</p><p><br></p><p>This book was originally published in French as <em>Mais qu'est-ce qui les fait lire comme ça?</em> Patte is currently the director of La Bibliothèque Ronde in the working-class Parisian suburb of Clamart.</p>