Testimonials
About the Second Chance Books Program
"Our kids are able to 'escape' while being detained by becoming engrossed in a story.
Some of our kids read 3 to 5 books during the average stay of 9 days. That in itself is one
of the greatest accomplishments that have flourished from our relationship with the
Austin Public Library."
- Laura Rodriguez, Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center Case Manager
About Reading
"I never read books while at the house. I was always outside hanging with friends getting
into trouble. Since being in Gardner Betts, I now read everyday and I also have received a
library card. � Now I read books and don't get into trouble."
- anonymous
"How the library has helped me is by me reading and not being able to
stop. The first time I came here is when it became my first time to read a book.
It’s been a tragedy to me coming back to juvenile but the only thing that
is good is that now I love reading more than ever."
- anonymous
"I was very depressed and [the librarian] smiled and
then she put the book that she was going to tell us about and picked up another one and from that moment
on I knew that if a librarian saw [potential] in me that read[ing] was good."
- anonymous
The library has helped me a lot. And the reason why I say that is because
when I was going to school out their in the free [world] you know I would never
pay attention to none of my reading books. … And now that I started reading
my level has picked up …whenever I used to read out loud I would always
be coming to a point where I did not know a word and now that I know how to
read better its like I never had that problem.
- anonymous
About Author Visits
Neal Shusterman
"Dear Neal, I really like you coming to gardner betts its not the best place in the world
but you made it exciting thanks for coming yesterday oh by the way it was my 1st time meeting an amazing
author like yourself I too want to be a writer but having some trouble thanks."
- anonymous
"Mr Shusterman Your books the ones I have read are fantastic.
Full tilt was absolutely wonderful especially the kamikasi roller coaster. And I just started reading "The
dark side of nowhere" and so far its been exemplouly [sic]. Keep writing good no wonderful books. I have
put you among my favorite authors Anne Rice, Steven King, James Patterson, Dean Counts and now Neal Shusterman.
Truly Yours"
- Adrian L
"Dear Neal I appreciate you coming to gardner bettts
and telling us some of your stories. You really showed me that as long as you
believe in yourself you can do anything. Sincerely D Leon"
- D Leon
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