Gloria Steinem and the Power of Books

Abstract

The highlight of my work as a reporter for Cognotes, the American Library Association’s daily newspaper published and distributed during both its Midwinter and annual meetings, was a one-on-one interview with Gloria Steinem during the 2003 ALA convention in Toronto. Because of this interview, I found myself involved in a fascinating conversation with one of the most well-known and influential feminists and activists of our time. Of course, I knew Steinem was one of the founders of Ms. magazine, but by talking with her and reading about her life later I learned much more about her, including the role of libraries during her childhood and her convictions about them now.