I'm not totally against techie stuff for the school children. That said, I do believe that the experience of reading a "real" book is something we do not need to lose. For me, just going to the library and picking out the book is an experience like kids go into a candy store. Most small towns have at least a small library and usually encompasses the county so books can be transferred from one branch to another. Anyone remember the Bookmobile???
Some of the best times in my grandchildren's lives is when they sit on my lap and I read to them. I have books from my sons' growing up years and now I read those to my grandchildren. I give books as gifts also.
I would hate books to go the way of Cursive Writing and being able to do Math by hand/mind. JMHO!!