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The Tale Tellers Present a Very Special Love Story
by Jenna Riemenschneider

The Tale Tellers will be presenting a very special love story for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February
13, from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. at the West Public Library.  Brave Norman, a true story about a blind
shelter dog who saves a child’s life, will be read.  

This month’s special guest will be a blind boxer named Braille. Braille is a registered therapy dog who
belongs to Janice Dobson.  Dobson and her husband, Frederick, recently moved to West from Maine.  
Dobson said Braille’s message is quite clear, “It is possible to rise above our problems and live a
joyful life.”

Braille was born blind and left on the streets in San Antonio.  After being in a shelter for nine weeks,
the shelter was no longer going to keep her.  She was shuttled cross country by small aircraft pilots
and was adopted by Dobson at nine months of age.  “Braille saved my life,” Dobson said when
interviewed by teens at a recent story time planning meeting.

Braille is quite famous.  She has been a fashion model for East Land Shoes and featured in Animal
Planet Pet Stars as well as in Boxer Magazine. Braille performs tricks that a seeing dog may not even
be able to do. These tricks will be displayed at story time for area kids to enjoy.

Since February’s storytime theme is dogs, Mrs. Dobson suggested that the Tale Tellers collect old
towels, blankets, detergent and/or bleach to donate to Fuzzy Friends, a non-profit animal shelter in
Waco. The kids are asked to bring an old towel or blanket, but everyone is welcome to attend
regardless.

The Tale Tellers have worked very hard to interest local children in reading and learning at storytime.
Teens usually meet once weekly and try to present storytime once a month, which involves much
time preparing. The Tale Tellers have about fifteen teens who volunteer throughout the year. The
group enjoys spending time with the kids and look forward to seeing them at each presentation.

For additional information, contact the library at 826-3070 or visit the library’s website at
www.westpl.
org. Braille’s story and pictures can be found at www.askmrseamus.com.
See for yourself!
West Public Library & Museum
Valentine's Day Story Time
Saturday February 13, 2010
10:30 AM