Kristen Kwisnek

Kristen Kwisnek is a public librarian based near Baltimore, Md. who specializes in children’s literature and services. When she’s not reading, writing, or librarian-ing, Kristen can be found with her amazing husband eating something delicious, watching ‘90s music videos, and dreaming of one day having a dog that she’ll pretend is Sirius Black.

How to Host a Shirley Jackson Dinner Party

Celebrate the genius of everybody's favorite gothic author with a Shirley Jackson dinner party. We've got the tips and supplies to make it happen.

A Simple Solution for Bookish Forgetfulness

What's a reader to do when they can't retain important moments in books? Here's how one reader solved the problem of forgetting what you read.

Make Storytime Musical: 8 Singable Picture Books for the Vocally Shy

We've got a list of singable picture books that already have established melodies to go with the words. So, warm up those pipes and start singing!

Any Time Can Be Storytime with Kanopy Kids

Here are a few storytimes one reader developed using animated storybooks available right now on the library streaming service Kanopy Kids.

Don’t Give Up!: 8 Picture Books To Promote Resilience

Motivate the young people in your life with these eight motivating picture books about resilience, perseverance, and persistence.

10 Literary Quotes Celebrating the JOMO Way of LIfe

5 Fantastic Picture Books that Defy Gender Stereotypes

Books published in the last few years that challenge gender stereotypes for today's kids!

Get an In-Depth Look at a Barnes & Noble Concept Store

3 Pen Pal Books for Tweens that Promote Cultural Understanding

Want To Read the Entire SONG OF ICE & FIRE Series before the GAME OF THRONES Season 8 Premiere? Here’s How