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human
*tilts head* Do you think there are many books about diversity for children?  
gpt
While I agree that there is a lack of diversity in children's books, I also don't believe there is a necessity to force diversity. I support the nature development of diversity such as the The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.
human
*raises eyebrows* That is a great picture book of life in the Bronx.
gpt
It was very interesting how this pulitzer prize winning novel dealt with many issues that most children books insufficiently address for the sheer diversity of people's backgrounds
human
I wonder if he addresses disabilities as diversity?  I don't see a lot of that in children's books.
gpt
Well there exist a very adult idea that children have to be protected from the uglier aspects of life or even if they are present, they must be easy to gloss over. To some extent I agree to both perspectives. I think a children's book for people with disabilities such as the physical would be nice for sick children in hospitals. As for disabilities of diversity, he does a good job addressing them in his book.
human
*raises eyebrows* Interestingly, if the childrens' books were published in Norway the government buys and distributes 1500 of them to libraries in the country.
gpt
I feel today, library which are collection of sources of information and similar resources are an under appreciated resource. Did you know a falsely imprisoned man spent 10 years studying law in the library to prove his innocence and became a lawyer to help people who similarly were falsely convicted
human
*opens mouth slightly* Shows that education pays off.  I didn't know that there were more libraries than McDonalds in the US.  I guess we could learn not to eat the greasy burgers if we increased library card memberships from 50% to more than that.
gpt
Well I think people choose to eat fast food, primarily because its cheap and they lack any healthier alternatives.
human
*raises eyebrows* I would love to go to the Sacramento Public Library.  You can check out useful items like sewing machines and others.  That sounds cool!
gpt
Isn't it also called the library of things that offer things people may find useful but don't require long term? I think that is a brilliant idea.
human
Funny thing is that an 85 year old in UK founded a public library by wheelbarrowing his collection of 32,000 books on a 3/4 mile trail from his home.  He was the prime minister at the time in 1895 and wanted to let people who didn't have books read.  How kind.
gpt
It really shows how valuable, yet sometimes underappreciated libraries and knowledge truly is. I wonder if we will have a vast virtual library with a digital collection of all information on earth?
human
*raises eyebrows* Maybe someday.  Then we won't need wheelbarrows anymore lol.  Well, maybe we will spend less on gas.  They do have a lot digital already.  Libraries have a variety of other options for now such as newspapers, CD's, manuscripts, e-books, audiobooks and more.  I like audiobooks.  How about you?
gpt
I have to agree I prefer audiobooks nowdays. Less strain on my eyes and I can listen while walking around.
human
*takes a step back* They are great for in the car too.  I bet Dr. Suess' editor could put his foot in his mouth after he bet $50 with Seuss that he couldn't write a kids book in 50 words or less.  Green Eggs and Ham won the bet.
gpt
Well his editor also probably helped Dr. Suess to rake in tons of money more than $50 in royalties given the sheer popularity of the book.
human
*takes a step back* Some authors start so young writing.  Eragon's author began writing at age 14 and it made the New York Times Children's books best seller list 121 weeks!
gpt
I wonder how old he was when he finally finished writing the book?
human
Good question!  Lucky we can look that up on the internet due to cables carrying phone and internet data across the oceans.  Even though the cables are very thin at 2.7 inches in diameter and lay on ocean floors, we sure gain a  lot of information from their use.
gpt
I will look it up right after I submit this chat. Thank you for the pleasant conversation.