Take This Book: A History of the People's Library at Occupy Wall Street by Melissa Gira Grant


Take This Book: A History of the People's Library at Occupy Wall Street
Title : Take This Book: A History of the People's Library at Occupy Wall Street
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Language : English
Format Type : ebook
Number of Pages : 30
Publication : First published January 1, 2011

"No one founded the library. The library founded itself."
- Jaime Taylor, librarian, People's Library, Occupy Wall Street

Take This Book is one story of the People's Library at Occupy Wall Street, as told to me by many of the librarians behind it: how the library began, what happened after the November 15 raid on Zuccotti Park, and why they're rebuilding. It's a story about books, danger, and freedom.

Take This Book is an extended essay -- just over 10,000 words -- based on the stories of the librarians and the library's patrons. (Maybe you were one of them.) It can't be the whole story, because it's still happening.


Take This Book: A History of the People's Library at Occupy Wall Street Reviews


  • Caty

    Among the best reporting Melissa's done.