This week I received a copy of my son's new book, Identifying With Nationality, an academic exploration of the concept of nationality published by Columbia University Press. We raised Will in and near small town Saskatchewan, and one thing that we relied on to broaden his horizons was the nearest public library. We would stop by and pick up dozens of kids books at a time, as well as chapter books we would read aloud before bedtime. There is no doubt in my mind that there is a direct link between this childhood reading and his academic career and recent publication. Now we see these libraries being eroded. How many children will have their horizons narrowed as a result of this misguided austerity measure? This can only limit their capacities and potential contributions to the betterment of their communities.