Tag: Librarians

Safe and Social at Home–with Books

As a librarian, I am always reading, usually two to three books per week. During this time of social distancing and online learning, I have more time for…

First Archival Visit

I hope I am not the only person who struggled to narrow their moment to a single episode. I am grateful for the prompt, though; in a summer…

Why I Read YA

I was born and grew up in rural Southern Appalachia. Books and stories were my pathway out of the holler and into a world of hope and possibility….

Spreading the Love of Libraries

Librarian Deborah Jung describes the moment she discovered libraries and the riches they offer, which fueled her passion for opening the world of literature to children. For Jung,…