In the midst of summer, one might be playing catch at the park, catching some rays at the pool, or exploring the many wonders of the great outdoors. I'm sure that last night many people were walking around downtown, laughing, and eating ice cream. For my night, I was researching and writing about the many… Continue reading Revolutionary Thinkers: Early Childhood Librarians
Author: librarybonanza
Fabio: a Personal Narrative
What would it be like to meet the glorious Fabio? Absolute bliss and absolute hilarity. I share the time I met Fabio promoting his clothing line at Sam's Club. That's right, I said Sam's Club. I used this personal narrative during my final storytelling presentation.
Censorship: Um, mind if I say some–NO!
The spring semester has rounded off successfully. I'm now into my first summer session and things are moving fast. I'm taking Web Graphics, Advanced Storytelling, and Seminar in Intellectual Freedom. Not only am I kept busy with preparing my knowledge of Children's/Young Adult librarianship, but the seminar is preparing my analytical outlook on issues in… Continue reading Censorship: Um, mind if I say some–NO!
Reaching out to LGBTQ Teens with Fiction
Ah, the pains of adult responsibilities and the gradual loss of my passion and dedication to issues that truly need advocacy. At my undergraduate school, Monmouth College, I was engrossed in the activist scene (as much as a small town could provide). I was a leader of several organizations including Listen Up! (general promotion of… Continue reading Reaching out to LGBTQ Teens with Fiction
Lemme Tell You a Story
A brief description of my first storytelling experience--overall success!
Library Bonanza 