Ohio READ Posters

The State Library of Ohio is creating a series of READ posters with Ohio elected officials, policy makers, state agency directors, Ohio authors and others. A limited number of the posters are printed and are also available for downloading.

State of Ohio Administrators and Officials

Current

Steve Buehrer, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator

Former (no longer in specified office or position)

Ohio Authors, Celebrities, and Friends

If you would like to participate in the State Library of Ohio READ poster project contact Marsha McDevitt-Stredney [1] at 614=644-6875.

	State Librarian Beverly Cain with her favorite book Clays Quilt by Silas House. Download [2] the Beverly Cain READ poster.
	Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted [3] reading to his daughters. "Reading with our children at an early age provides them a solid foundation on which to build a good education and a bright future. Katie, Kylie and I encourage all families to visit their local libraries. We are fortunate as Ohio’s libraries are among the best in the world." -Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State Download [4] the READ poster - JPG file. (11" x 17" - 235 dpi)
	Student at the Ohio State School for the Blind [5] with a Digital Talking Book player. The poster promotes the school, State Library of Ohio's Talking Book Services [6] and the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled [7]. Download [8] this READ poster - JPG file. (11" x 17" - 224 dpi)
	Download [9] the Choose To Read Ohio author Denise Fleming READ poster.
	Download [10] the Choose To Read Ohio [11] author Tony Abbott READ poster
	Steve Buehrer, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator Reading Team of Rivals: the political genius of Abraham Lincoln [12]by Doris Kearns Goodwin Download [13] Poster
	State Representative Tim Derickson [14] with his favorite book The Book of Virtues by William Bennett. “The Book of Virtues by Dr. William Bennett encourages us all to honor and respect one another while challenging each of us to rooted and grown in our faith. This timeless writing is one that will be used as a reference to basic, wholesome living in an increasingly secular world. The State Library of Ohio has the resources to help all Ohioans, whether it’s research for a school project, preparing for a career change, or studying for the ACT or SAT. Based on my personal experience and use of the State Library of Ohio, I strongly encourage Ohio students to utilize this invaluable asset for their own personal growth.” ~ State Representative Tim Derickson, 53^rd District Download [15] State Represenative Derickson's READ poster
	State Representative Dale Mallory [16] with his favorite book Ohio Valley History. Download [17] State Representative Dale Mallory's READ poster.
	Ohio Department of Education, State Board of Education [18]President, Debe Terhar readingThe Story of Ferdinand to young children. Download [19] Terhar's READ poster.
	Students at the Ohio State School for the Blind [5] in their marching band uniforms with a Talking Book player and a favorite digital book Meet the Musicians: From Prodigy (or Not)to Pro [20]by Amy Nathan. Learn more about the Talking Book program at: www.library.ohio.gov/PCS/tlk_bk [21] Download [22] the Ohio School for the Blind Students READ poster.
	Download [23] Choose to Read Ohio author Jaime Adoff's READ poster. "Books don't care what color you, what religion you are, where you come from or how much money your parents make. They are the great equalizer." There is nothing better than seeing a kid nose deep in a book because I know that just from the simple act of reading, their life will never be the same. ~ *Jaime Adoff*
	Download [24] Choose to Read Ohio [11] author Andrea Cheng's READ Poster. "A third grader asked me why my name was on the cover of WHERE THE STEPS WERE. "Because I'm the author," I said. She shook her head. "Carmen, Dawn, Kayla, Jonathan, and Anthony wrote it." She thought the poems were actually written by the characters in the book. That was the biggest compliment I ever got." ~ Andrea Cheng
	“It’s always hard for me to choose just one book when I’m asked to name a favorite. Since I write for kids, for this poster I picked one of my favorites from when I was about twelve years old: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg. I read this book many, many times as a kid, and always enjoyed the mystery, the intrigue, the notion of running away to a museum—and the way the kids in the book grow and change.” ~ Margaret Peterson Haddix Download [25] Choose to Read Ohio [11] author Margaret Peterson Haddix's READ poster
	Choose to Read Ohio [11] illustrator Will Hillenbrand with Sleep Big Bear Sleep. Download [26] Will Hillenbrand's READ poster.
	Al "Scoop" Oliver (1971 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Champions) with his favorite book Roberto Clemente The Great One by Bruce Markusen. Download [27]former Pittsburgh Pirates player Al Oliver's READ poster
	“Libraries are the backbone of our individual communities and our state as a whole. I am a library user both personally and professionally as a resource for my job as a legislator. Founding Brothers reflects the sacrifices and ideals that led to the freedom that we have in the U.S.A. I chose it because of the freedom that each library gives each of us to explore the world and the universe.” ~ Former State Senator of Ohio Senator John Carey The Founding Brothers [28] is available through the State Library's catalog. Download [29] former Senator John Carey's READ poster. back to top of page
	Download [30] Former Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce's poster.
	Former Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor with a favorite children's book. “Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places We’ll Go! is so much more than a children’s book. It’s a lifelong delight, with a message for readers of every age. As our two boys (now teenagers) have discovered, it’s a fun book to have read to you at bedtime, and later it’s a fun and very meaningful book to read – and re-read – as you grow older. This was the last book Dr. Seuss wrote, and I think it’s his best.” ~ Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor Download [31] FormerOhio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner READ poster.
	"The Last Campaign - Robert F. Kennedy was a committed public servant who wanted to make people’s lives better. This book described his personal challenges and triumphs in stepping out of the shadow of his beloved brother and becoming an American icon in his own right. Forty years after his run for the presidency, so many parallels were apparent in our new president’s quest to foster a better America. The State Library of Ohio is a wonderful resource for the reading Ohio public, with its exceptional support of the state’s libraries and its relationship to other state agencies. Its committed staff works to help all Ohioans have access to the power of information.” ~ Ohio Secretary of State, Jennifer Brunner The Last Campaign [32]is available through the State Library's eBook catalog. Download [31] FormerOhio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner READ poster.
	Attorney General Richard Cordray with his favorite book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [33] is available through the State Library's eBook Catalog. Download [34] Former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray READ poster.
	Download [35] former Ohio Senator Gary Cates READ poster
	Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland posing with his favorite book. Download [36] Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland READ poster
	Former First Lady of Ohio Frances Strickland posing with her favorite book The Little Prince. Download [37] Former First Lady Mrs. Frances Strickland READ poster
	Former State Librarian Jo Budler with her favorite book The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. The Time Travelers Wife [38] is available through the State Library's eBook catalog. View [39] former State Librarian Jo Budler's READ poster