Dear TODAY Show Representatives:
I am writing to let you know how disappointed I am that this year's Newbery/ Caldecott recipients were bumped from your show today.
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I try, but somehow cannot hide from 'Snooki'. I do not need to know about her ghost-written memoir. I am asking you for less reality television junk pseudo-news and more about quality literature for children. Even in these times when we are numbed to the bone by 'shocking' TV dreck, I trust in the integrity of your viewers and their ability to enjoy the subtleties that good literature can afford their children.
I would greatly appreciate a response to this.
Thank you in advance,
Amy Baskin
Portland, Oregon
P.S. I also posted my letter on your website and am encouraging others to provide their feedback here as well.
