Sekondi Landry Saves Scott Candler Library From Closing

For Sekondi Landry, a 12-year-old boy who is home schooled in Dekalb County, Ga., the local library is a daily refuge for quiet study time.

So when Landry heard that budget cuts threatened to close the library, he launched a campaign to keep his beloved resource open, My Fox Atlanta reports. Landry collected signatures on a petition and made signs to protest the impending closure. He also brought his plea before the library's board of trustees.

Inspired by Landry's efforts, the trustees voted to keep the library open, albeit with reduced hours and services, until a new library opens next year.

Landry's efforts have even garnered the attention of government officials.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports,

State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, D-Atlanta, said she plans to recognize Landry with a resolution in the Legislature next week.

"Much of the credit for the Scott Candler Library remaining open goes to Sekondi Landry for bringing attention to this issue," she said.

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Comments

[hopeforchangenow]

05:16 PM on 03/30/2011

A future leader. Great job!

[LisaCACO]

11:17 AM on 03/29/2011

nice job!!!!! very impressive child. just showed this to my 6 year old. kids need to see that they can make a difference too.

[StinkyBush]

09:50 PM on 03/28/2011

What I nice story. His parents, family, friends and the community should all be very proud of this child.

[hjo4]

04:42 PM on 03/28/2011

Excellent job master Landry.You make us all proud of you. Grandpa, Great job.

[Nicole Dixson]

03:57 PM on 03/28/2011

Kids can make a difference. Great job, young Mr. Landry!

[Lisa Hartwell]

03:37 PM on 03/28/2011

Good for him. America needs its libraries. Children need the services. Adults need the services. I can't imagine a community without a library.
Many children in America will benefit from a great library.

[concernedazvoter]

10:35 PM on 03/28/2011

Thank you young man!