Curiouser and Curiouser

                Today, January 27^th, is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson’s birthday. Charles was a prominent mathematician and logician of his time. He loved the sciences and languages and firmly believed in broadening the mind and cultivating critical thinking. What better way to broaden the mind than to read Alice in Wonderland. Yes, gentle readers, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is better known to the masses as Lewis Carroll. In honor of his birthday, take a moment to read the full text of Jabberwocky in addition this stanza. It’s a wonderful poem full of metamorphic nonsense imagery that is a joy to read.

 "Beware the Jabberwock, my son!

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

Beware the Jujub bird, and shun

The frumious Bandersnatch!"

~Lewis Carroll

                A display to highlight books that introduce us to magical characters, strange new places, and takes us on fantastic wonderful adventures should include Alice in Wonderland but what else should be included? What books open your mind to the wonder of a new magical journey? Here are some of my favorites.

The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien

Xanth series by Piers Anthony