Rally for NYC Public Libraries; Christopher Awards Gala

by SLJ
May 24, 2013 | Filed in News & Features
NYC Councilmembers and other library supporters gathered on the steps of City Hall to protest proposed cuts to library funding. Warren St. John and Jo S. Kittinger were both presented with Christopher Awards on May 23.

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On May 22, Council Members (l. to r.) Vincent Gentile, Peter Koo, Jimmy Van Bramer, and Andy King showed their support for NYC public libraries at a rally to protest proposed funding cuts. Photos courtesy of Queens Library

Supporters of NYC public libraries marching by City Hall

Warren St. John (for Outcasts United) and Jo S. Kittinger (for The House on Dirty-Third Street) at the Christopher Awards gala on May 23. The Christophers are presented to writers, producers, directors and illustrators "whose work affirms the highest values of the human spirit." Photo by Mahnaz Dar

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