Throwback Thursday: Their Professionalism Kicked In

by Kathy Ishizuka
Sep 11, 2014 | Filed in News & Features
News editor Andrea Glick reported SLJ's story on September 11, 2001, which was—for our staff who worked in and had children in affected schools—very close to home.
On that bright morning of September 11, 2001, School Library Journal staffers arrived at work, ready to put the finishing touches on the October issue. Shortly thereafter, we were gazing out the windows of our 17th Street office, in horror and disbelief, at the tragedy unfolding before our eyes downtown. SLJ news editor Andrea Glick dug in to report the story, which was—for those of us who worked in and had children attending affected schools—very close to home.
[Librarian] Peters says the parents and staff at her school were the epitome of calm, and many stayed late to help with the children who couldn't get home. "It's amazing how your professionalism kicks in," Peters says. "You can't deal with your own issues, it's just 'I gotta get through the day, keep these children safe, and keep these children calm.'"
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