Romeo Rosales
Full time Librarian, father and husband, Romeo Rosales, Jr. holds an MLS from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX, a B.A. in History from The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX, and an A.A. in History from South Texas College in McAllen, TX. Romeo was born and raised in Pharr, TX, a border town that is part of the historic Rio Grande Valley. He is a contributor for Public Libraries Online, the companion website to the bi-monthly print publication "Public Libraries," the official magazine of the Public Library Association. He is also a published author and when he is not writing, he is spending all of his time with his wife Claudia and his son Azariah.
Twitter: @Rrsls10
The 2019 Audie Awards
Romeo Rosales
February 9, 2019
Each year the Audio Publishers Association honors the best titles in audio publishing for the previous year at a gala ...
Tapping into Beer History with Books and Beer
Romeo Rosales
February 1, 2019
One librarian at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) officially has the coolest job that I am jealous of. Judith ...
On Only Reading Nonfiction in 2019
Romeo Rosales
January 16, 2019
A public librarian's take on why he will only read nonfiction in 2019. From history and natural history to biology and social sciences, there is no limit.
3 Recommended Reads for Universal Human Rights Month
Romeo Rosales
December 19, 2018
This December, pick up one of these books for Universal Human Rights month, highlighting nonfiction about immigrant, queer, and Native experiences.
Books for Latinos by Latinas
Romeo Rosales
December 8, 2018
I attended the Texas Book Festival in Austin back in October and I have to say, the festival was the ...
Latinx Authors Send Open Letter to Middleton School District
Romeo Rosales
November 7, 2018
Latinx authors penned an open letter to the Middleton School District after images of educators dressed as the border wall made rounds on social media.
Books About The US Role In The Fleeing of Central American Migrants
Romeo Rosales
November 4, 2018
I am just going to come out and say it: The United States is at fault for the current migrant ...
Recommended Podcasts About Libraries and Librarians
Romeo Rosales
November 2, 2018
Who doesn’t love a good podcast? I know I am always looking for the next great podcast. My personal favorite ...
The Underrated 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Romeo Rosales
October 20, 2018
It was not until just a few months ago that I heard about the “90-Second Newbery Film Festival.” Having worked ...
Dark Books and Dark Beer for the Fall Season
Romeo Rosales
October 14, 2018
Many people will shy away from the much cooler weather that will sweep across the country this fall. I, however, ...