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
5 Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
Romeo Rosales
September 12, 2018
Want to read more books by Hispanic authors? Start now, during Hispanic Heritage Month! Here are five excellent books to get you started.
Your Guide to the 2018 Texas Book Festival
Romeo Rosales
September 8, 2018
You’ve heard the saying: “Everything is bigger and better in Texas.” Us Texans firmly believe in that saying while others ...
Mister Rogers on the Importance of Early Childhood Literacy
Romeo Rosales
August 17, 2018
There is one word I would use to sum up Fred Rogers, aka Mister Rogers, and that word is Legendary! ...
Some of the Best Books About World War I
Romeo Rosales
August 10, 2018
A public librarian's recommendations for the best books about World War I.
Great American History Reads From Fascinating Historians
Romeo Rosales
July 15, 2018
Robert Kennedy once said, “The United States was born in revolution and nurtured by struggle. Throughout our history, the American ...
Books That Tell the Truth About the Rio Grande Valley in Texas
Romeo Rosales
July 5, 2018
A public librarian recommends great books to read about the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, a region currently plagued with a humanitarian crisis.
The Best True Crime Books I Have Ever Read
Romeo Rosales
June 15, 2018
A public librarian's take on the best books of true crime he has ever read--books about crimes committed in all corners of the United States.
The Best Manga Books from Arguably the Most Influential Japanese Artist
Romeo Rosales
June 11, 2018
A public librarian's take on some of the best manga written by one of Japan's most important and respected artists: Shigeru Mizuki.
The Best Books to Find Great Summer Cocktail Recipes
Romeo Rosales
May 24, 2018
We've rounded up some of the best summer cocktail recipe books to beat the heat this year. There is no better way to cool off than with a cold cocktail.
The Best Books About the United States and Mexico Border
Romeo Rosales
May 6, 2018
The best books about the U.S. and Mexico border as explained by a public librarian who lived in a border town for thirty tears.