I am so ashamed of our government. I know Mem and her books are very tender. I have sent her books as baby gifts I suggest that you read “Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge.” As a senior citizen, I found it particularly touching.
Lynda Johnson Robb

On 2/24/17, 2:16 PM, "Advisory Board of the LOC Literacy Awards on behalf of Benita Somerfield" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> wrote:

    Dear Loriene,
    I couldn't access this website, and so couldn't read the article. I could, however, read the headline. And, I'm sure you're right.  New immigration rules could certainly impact our international guests. 
    Something to think about and discuss with Pam.  Benita
    
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    > On Feb 24, 2017, at 12:21 PM, Loriene Roy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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    > Sharing as this may impact international guests.
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