Abby Hargreaves

Abby Hargreaves is a New Hampshire native living and working as a Children’s Librarian in Washington, D.C. She fulfills the gamut of the librarian stereotype with a love of cats, coffee, and crocheting (and likes a good run of alliteration). Her MLIS degree enjoys the company of a BA in English from Hollins University, making Abby an advocate of women's universities. Her favorite color is yellow.

Old Brag of My Heart: Experiencing ONE LIFE: SYLVIA PLATH

One Rioter visits the ONE LIFE: SYLVIA PLATH exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. and considers the impact Plath has had on her life and beyond.

We Need (More) Diverse ALA READ Posters

While the American Library Association is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, their classic READ posters leave something to be desired.

How Fidget Spinners Can Help You Read More (Really)

22 Great Quotes About Reading and the Reading Life

If you're falling behind on your reading goal, refresh your resolution to read with these quotes about reading and the reading life.

More Accidentally Hilarious Sticker Placement: Library Edition

We bet you can't make it through these "accidental" (but hilarious) sticker placements without laughing at a few of them.

How to Support Your Library with These 10 Easy Actions

Worried about the future of your local public library? Get some guidance on how to support your library with these ten easy action items.

Accidentally Hilarious Sticker Placement on Books

When it comes to stickers on books, some of us just have the sense of humor of a ten-year-old. Here are some hilarious examples.

Not Your Grandma’s Library: How Modern Storytime Develops Early Literacy

Does library storytime seem totally unlike what you were used to as a kid? It's all helping develop your kids' early literacy.

17 Wonderful Wordless Picture Books Everyone Can Love

Wordless picture books emphasize art, provide important literacy skill building opportunities for young children, and are a great source for imagination.

Help! I Don’t Know How to Rate Books!

As I’ve broadened my reading, I’ve run into the problem of whether I should rate books by literary value, content, or entertainment value.