About the Book:
When Sunrise Elementary School advertised for a thick-skinned librarian with a burning love of books, Miss Lotta Scales knew she was perfect for the job. Who could guard books better than a REAL dragon? "She kept a fiery eye out to make sure no one removed any books from the shelves.... The very thought of sticky little fingers touching and clutching, pawing and clawing, smearing and tearing her precious books just made her hot under the collar." The teachers, singed and scorched, formed a delegation. But not even sweet Miss Lemon could convince Miss Lotta Scales that "the library belongs to the children." Fortunately, nearsighted Molly Brickmeyer stumbles into a copy of Snuff the Magic Dragon and reads the tale out loud. Her storytelling beckons the children back to the library and brings them face to face with the Library Dragon. Can an open book temper the flames of the school's hot-headed librarian? 

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About the Star:
Janet Ottman was born and raised in Johnson City, New York. Her first visit to Your Home Public Library was when she was in the third grade and she borrowed Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss. After completing her college education, she returned to Johnson City to be a librarian at Your Home Public Library, eventually becoming the Library Director. Her interest in local history was sparked by stories about George F. Johnson that she heard from members of her family. As Historian for the Village of Johnson City, she enjoys sharing the unique story of our community at schools, senior centers and other interested groups. There are no dragons among her ancestors.

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