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Cushing Academy library goes bookless

David Abel and Chris Girard
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"When I look at books, I see an outdated technology, like scrolls before books. This isn't 'Fahrenheit 451,' '' Tracy said, referring to the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel in which books are banned. "We’re not discouraging students from reading. We see this as a natural way to shape emerging trends and optimize technology."

Cushing Junior Tia Alliy shelved a heavy volume onto a shelf holding the spared books.
'When I look at books, I see an outdated technology, like scrolls before books. This isn't 'Fahrenheit 451,' '' Tracy said, referring to the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel in which books are banned. 'We’re not discouraging students from reading. We see this as a natural way to shape emerging trends and optimize technology.' Cushing Junior Tia Alliy shelved a heavy volume onto a shelf holding the spared books.
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