The author used persuasive well in this story. He made a powerful message in this story. The powerful message that this short story is saying, is that teenagers should put down all the technology they use today. Instead they should just go to the nearest library and read a book, because it provides a quiet place to let our imagination run free.
I think this story appeals to all audiences, but mostly teenagers. In this short story, Pete Hamill was mainly talking about his childhood experiences with libraries and books. He talks about how most parents and teachers beg their children to read, and his teachers didn't have to do that.
Libraries are a very important part of life. they help people with many things and people should help earn money to keep public libraries available to people.
