 Pawsidential Candidate Statements
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Aki
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Age: 3 Years Old
Why Aki Loves WLA: Aki loves the connections and support between Washington's library workers that WLA fosters and encourages. But most of all he loves the warm laps of WLA members.
Chewy
Breed: Shi Tzu
Age: 1 Year Old
Why Chewy Loves WLA: Chewy loves WLA because he knows about all the hard work to support and advocate for libraries and librarians in Washington. He loves to play ball, snuggle, and give kisses and even attended the 2023 WLA conference! His favorite book is Go Dog Go!
Daisy
Breed: Pound Puppy
Age: 3 Years Old
Why Daisy Loves WLA:
With her boundless enthusiasm and a tail-wagging commitment to literacy, Daisy has a proven track record of burying herself in books and digging up new ideas. She understands the need to keep ahead of the pack, so vote for Daisy and we'll make WLA the most fetching organization in the state!
Lila
Breed: Slenderbill Cockatoo
Age: 9 Years Old
Why Lila Loves WLA:
Lila loves WLA because the conference presentations at annual — especially "Banana Chips in Libraries: How to Grow Your Parrot Patron Base" — have really made her an advocate for the field.
Lola
Breed: Rescue
Age: 9 Years Old
Why Lola Loves WLA: Lola loves WLA because she knows that reading is the best gift of all.
Marty
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Age: 2 Years Old
Why Marty Loves WLA: Marty is very opinionated, and has no patience for censor's paws on his books. He loves WLA's strong support of intellectual freedom and of course the freedom to read.
MeMe
Breed: Keeshond
Age: 7 Years Old
Why MeMe Loves WLA:
MeMe loves WLA because she reads with children at school weekly. As a retired librarian's dog, she learned the value of books, reading, and libraries from her first puppy days.
Mercury
Breed: Siamese
Age: 0 Years Old
Why Mercury Loves WLA: When Dad is reading, that means he's sitting still, and that means I can either attack his feet, or I can curl up on his chest and nap. Either way: win!
Minnie
Breed: Toy Terrier Mutt
Age: 9 Years Old
Why Minnie Loves WLA:
Minnie's deep love of libraries comes from being rescued from the intersection in front of the Kettle Falls Library, as I was opening the library for the day. Here is a picture of her on her rescue day in the library courtyard (shortly after visiting the groomer)
Mulder
Breed: American Short-hair
Age: 7 Years Old
Why Mulder Loves WLA:
Mulder loves WLA because she too believes in getting loud for libraries. She hopes to join WLA in giving a voice to libraries!
Mylo
Breed: AussieDoodle
Age: 4 Years Old
Why Mylo Loves WLA:
Mylo delivers fun- just like the mail carrier! He loves librarians, and therefore makes an awesome WLA Pawsidential candidate
Purrlock Holmes
Breed: Black Cat
Age: 7 Years Old
Why Purrlock Holmes Loves WLA: Purrs loves to read (lounge on) the Sasquatch and Otter book award nominees. Her favorite pastime is lurking in the background of Alki meetings.
Simon
Breed: Persian
Age: 14 Years Old
Why Simon Loves WLA:
Whether its part of a Zoom meeting, or getting ready to read Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Nominees, Simon is always up to the challenge of providing help and support to the Washington Library Association. Simon loves a good book talk. I am certain literacy is at the forefront of his naps which are frequent.
Sophie
Breed: American Short-hair (Brown Tabby)
Age: 17 Years Old
Why Sophie Loves WLA:
Having spent countless hours perched on bookshelves and overseeing her mom’s work planning WLA conferences, Sophie believes in the power of literature and libraries, and she is honored by the pawsibililty to serve WLA as your 2024 Pawsident. As an elderly three-legged cat, Sophie understands the importance of perseverance and remaining pawsitive, and she believes that WLA is a community for everyone, regardless of the number of legs they have.
The Cows
Breed: Angus
Age: 3 Years Old
Why The Cows Love WLA:
If I stand there and read to them, they are the most attentive listeners in the entire animal kingdom. They also understand that book banning is bullshit, and are willing to express the point with actual bullshit from an actual bull..
Tomato Perez
Breed: Black Cat
Age: 1 Year Old
Why Tomato Loves WLA: Tomato loves to read with me every night. His favorite book is "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown and he has checked it out on my library card several times already!
Watson
Breed: Grey Hefty Chonk
Age: 6 Years Old
Why Watson Loves WLA: It's not elementary to see how much Watson loves WLA. Whether it's attending committee meetings, or trying to drink mom's coffee (mostly for the vanilla creamer), Watson stays engaged with WLA. Don't let his size deter you, this 22lb gentle giant loves libraries and believes in freadom!
Willow
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 2 Years Old
Why Willow Loves WLA:
Read Free Or Die is Willow's motto! Willow loves libraries for their fun atmosphere, dedication to communities, and championship of equal and equitable access to knowledge for all - things that she knows WLA stands for and helps foster! When Willow first moved in with her librarian human she was able to go to the library as a service dog in training (she's on break in her training right now however) and while there she got to see first-hand the difference that libraries make in so many people's lives. Willow found this inspiring and wants to do her part to help support libraries everywhere, but especially in WA state!
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