Friends Make It Happen!

In case you haven’t heard, Battle of the Books is coming in April. Battle of the Books is an energetic competition between fifth graders who form teams and then “battle” to win through quizzes based on 5-10 books. They must know the books, inside and out. Last year, I served as a Battle of the Books judge, and I was overwhelmed by the energy! The kids’ enthusiasm for this event can’t be overstated, and it’s something special to witness. (If you want a peek into what was going on, check out my Instagram post from April 29, 2022...you won’t believe it! @wendy_slaughter_). This year, a record number of teams registered, and I know it’s going to be another amazing event.

I am lucky enough to have a mother who passed on her love of reading to me and my sister. The library was a sacred place for me when I was growing up. I would often borrow 10 or more books at a time. Fast forward to today: if you walked into my house right now, you would find stacks of books in almost every room. Planting the seeds early in my life led to lifelong curiosity and a thirst for learning. For me, reading is an exploration and an adventure I go on almost every single day. It’s an honor for me to serve on the Friends board. Join me and support Battle of the Books by becoming a Friend of the library. You’ll be making a difference that lasts a lifetime.

~Wendy Slaughter, Friends & Foundation of HCLS Board Member