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To me, this post might be just as important as the bible.

One of my classes. My elderly teacher taught us this because he really cared about books.

Why does no one teach us these things anymore?

I get so uppity when someone breaks the binding on my books.

When I was in elementary school, our librarian taught us these steps. We also learned the proper way to turn pages without damaging the binding and the best way to bookmark (using a colored ribbon as not to gap the pages or binding).

These things are no longer taught, partly as paperback books are common and partly as books are not seen as valuable any more.

I have been teaching my daughter the value of books since she was six months old. In our home, books are sacred. During my Graduate studies in History, I have collected very old and rare books and I want my daughter to appreciate literature as she grows up.