A bit of background

Personal

My earliest memories are of my mother taking me to the Minneapolis Public Library. I cannot remember not reading.

I’ve been a writer since I could hold a pencil, and published my first story in a national magazine when I was in ninth grade.

I became a librarian because I figured out back in junior high that I liked helping people find books and information they would enjoy. I still do.

After a time, it became logical to move into publishing, where bringing books and people together has a broader scope.

Resumes tend to be redundant, but here’s a summary.

Librarian in government, corporate, and medical libraries
Children’s librarian and department head
Editor, children’s magazines, children’s books
Independent librarian: research, programming, teaching, organizational services
Writer/Editor: writing, reviewing, critiquing, consulting, public speaking, and editorial services

My professional experience has taught me more than what I learned in classrooms. If you’re looking for degrees, though, here they are: