One day, during week 9, a tutor came in asking if she could sit and tutor two sisters in the Children's room. We granted her request. This would be the first tutoring session for these sisters. They were young maybe 3rd and 1st grade. The sisters came in with both of their parents, which I thought was nice to see. The older sister was quiet and receptive to the tutor, but the younger sister was teary eyed and reluctant. The tutor worked with the older sister first, asking for the parents to work on calming the younger child. This child continued to cry quietly, moving away from the parents each time they tried to talk to her. I related to the young child. I was forced to attend tutoring sessions and behaved very badly, even violently or aggressive during them. I walked over to the parents to tell them how impressed I was at the younger sister’s willingness to be sad and voice her feelings to her parents in such a quiet, non-violent, or aggressive way. I told them they should be proud that she is willing to stay even though she truly does not want to be here. The parents thanked me for my words then allowed the child time to quietly crying while moving around the children's room.

I sat down and started to review a book called Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall. The story was about a crayon named Red that could only draw in blue. Each page is filled with many well-meaning crayons and other characters giving suggestions on how to be a true red crayon. Then one day a

new crayon, Berry, came along and asked the red crayon to draw a blue ocean for their boat. The Red crayon stated that they could not because they were a red crayon. The Berry crayon asked the red crayon to try. The Red crayon tried and created a beautiful ocean for the berry-colored boat.

I gave the book to the father. I suggested that he read it and that the story fits his family's situation. The father read a few pages then called the younger sister over. They sat together while he read the book to her. When they were done the older sister was finishing up her tutoring session. The father asked his young child to try. She ended up having a great tutoring session.

This was a very powerful moment. To see how a simple story can help a child. I am grateful to be working on this project. My hope is for more children to benefit like this younger sister has. By providing library staff, teachers, guardians, and tutors with lists of items that match their wants and needs.