It’s no big secret that we love libraries here at BookPage — but who knew that the star of our top kid’s pick for July (a notorious avoider of reading) loves libraries, too?
Charlie Joe Jackson from Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald shares the alternatives to books offered by your local library — and reveals why they’re a great place for everyone:
What’s your favorite thing about libraries?



They’re FREE! They have all the newest materials. They have great, fun programs. And once you get to know the librarians, they’re pretty nice and will do anything to help you!
So peaceful & quiet and clean
It’s a great place to meet people who also like to read and discus good books.
The infinite possibilities – places, people, ideas to explore – anything can happen – the world is at your fingertips.