The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin, Audible, Kobo, and MacMillan. Since that leaves her so much time, she’s currently working on writing a romance novel, too. Find her on all socials @iamnikkidemarco (Instagram, Twitter, Threads)
Teaching is hard enough, and teachers need every tool and support available to them. Their librarian might be one they hadn’t considered.
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Libraries have existed for 5,000 years, but what does their future look like in an ever-changing world. One writer explores.
Setting goals helps me remember how long the days are and how short the years. Get started with the best goal setting books for your journey, like Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Tunde Oyeneyin.
In school libraries, changes are bigger and take time. I need to slow down to set intentions and clearly define my goals.
What would a perfectly inoffensive school library look like?
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Censorship attempts and book bans are at an all time high, but even a handful of people in a book club can make a difference. Here's how.
My first library conference didn't go as planned, but I walked away with wealth of invaluable knowledge from the larger librarian community.