I enjoyed Paterson Public Library by Judith Ortiz Cofer the most of all the reading workshop stories, one reason being because the author utilizes many carefully chosen words to most effectively convey her opinions and narrate the story. An example of this can be found in the first couple of lines: "To get to [the library] I had to walk through neighborhoods where not even carcasses of rusted cars on blocks nor the death traps of discarded appliances..." This part of the passage clearly demonstrates just a portion of Cofer's descriptive prowess. Another reason I enjoyed this reading was because the author uses genuine and personal anecdotes to enhance the authenticity of the story. A major anecdote found in this story that helps strengthen her points is her experiences with a bully. These anecdotes allow the reader to connect to the story while indirectly allowing Cofer to assert her theme. Consequently, I found that the theme was the following: books have the ability to empower people. Though hints that lead to this claim are spread across the passage, Cofer directly states "Reading books empowered me." in her last paragraph to end the story with the positive impact books had on her life.
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