http://www.perihelionsf.com/fiction_6.htm
I got the idea because my concern with the preponderance of electronic books and its impact on the poor of the world. When I TALKED about it, no one seemed able to see my point.
But this story seems to have gotten me an audience. Maybe more people will consider the impact of US going electronic on THEM who need the books we "throw away"...
In fact, this was brought abruptly to the forefront of thought when I got an email from an old student of mine. She's starting a non-profit organization bent on revitalizing the classrooms of Liberia with better classrooms...AND BOOKS...
From where?
Here.
When all of our books are self-righteously electronic, then where does that leave THE REST OF THE WORLD?
Sorry.
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