READ Poster: David Bowie

The American Library Association is re-issuing the iconic 1987 David Bowie READ poster. David Bowie, in addition to being a beloved artist and actor, was an avid reader. He's reading Dostoyevsky's The Idiot. The poster was in school libraries in the 80s and 90s and was one of the first in the ALA's READ campaign. 

Books at SF Pride Parade!

San Francisco knows how to throw a party! Yesterday's Pride Parade was the best ever. Almost half a million people turned out to participate, watch, and interact! What a great day! The variety of organizations, companies, politicos, and other groups was staggering. Apple must have had over 1000 marchers, waving rainbow flags, and interacting with the crowd. The Netflix float was awesome with 'stars' from some of my favorite Netflix originals. Starting at 10:30, the parade was still going at 4:30, and that didn't include the entertainment and 'party' at Civic Center which began at 1:30. I believe that lasted until the wee hours of the night.

Books were front and center at the Parade. The American Library Association was in town for its annual conference. What a weekend for it. Several members of ALA marched in the Pride Parade with posters of book covers celebrating gay themes.

Also marching was the SF Library Bookmobile, with its attendant librarians, friends, and placards.

And, in case you want to see a few other photos from the Parade, here are some snaps I took.