Preston students thinks new librarian is "awesome"!

Okmulgee Daily Times | Preston students thinks new librarian is "awesome"! Preston School District welcomed a new all-school Librarian for the 2004-2005 school year. Dana Grimmett has brought a "breath of fresh air" to the Preston Library and the students think she is "awesome".

Grimmett has a teaching degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Library Science.

One of the projects Mrs. Grimmett and the students are working on is writing to famous people and asking them what are their favorite books. So far, they have had answers from Country music star Reba McEntire, OSU Basketball Head Coach Eddie Sutton and Oprah Winfrey, TV personality, Country music star Toby Keith and Baseball star Cal Ripken. All encouraged the students to continue reading.

The celebrities responded with letters and pictures, which Mrs. Grimmett has displayed in the library.

"We probably have sent out 30-35 letters," said Grimmett. "We've have received responses back from some, and some probably will not respond."

This project will continue throughout the school year.

Grimmett said the first to respond was Eddie Sutton and Oprah Winfrey. Reba McEntire sent two books.

Grimmett said the idea of the project was to get the students interested and looking forward to coming to the library.

"Anything to encourage reading and the desire to read," said Grimmett.