I think CHILDREN'S LIBRARIANS are just about the greatest people on earth. I'm blessed to be friends with a few, and if you want to know what's hot off the press and a really good read, just ask your local librarian. Meet Lu, Children's Librarian Extraordinaire and all-round lovely person!
How long have you been a children's librarian?
I've worked in libraries for a long time! I started out in junior high as a student library aide. (3 years) I worked as an aide in the children's department of a public library for 2 years. I've been a school librarian for 20 1/2 years.
What's your favorite thing about your job?
Getting students excited about reading or a particular author. It's great when they ask for a book that I've reviewed or read to them. The second thing I like is reading children's literature. I've always have a book going.
What was your favorite book growing up?
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I wanted to be Jo, the main character. She was a tomboy who wanted to be a writer. I was a tomboy that didn't know I wanted to write until high school. My favorite books now are by Margaret Peterson Haddix. I love her "Missing" series.
What good book(s) have you read lately?
The latest children's book I've read is Operation Yes. I've also read a fantasy by Mercedes Lackey recently and I'm currently reading a mystery based on Jane Austen's books. I prefer science fiction/fantasy or mysteries.
You're also a writer. Tell us about what you're writing at this time.
Currently I'm working on a middle grade science fiction/fantasy called Saving the Light. It's about a boy that learns to deal with the death of his father while learning to be a Thought Bender, someone that can manipulate energy and matter. Since at an atomic level that's what everything is made of, the possibilities are endless.
Have a Burning Question for Lu about books (hers or others), the ins and outs of a library, what kids are reading or what's trending? Ask away! Thanks, Lu!
What a wonderful interview! Oh my, I would love to meet Lu - she sounds so remarkable! I can just tell by her picture what a marvelous person she is. I bet you feel so lucky to know her! And I LOVE the description and title of her book she's writing! Can't wait until she's finished and I can read it! Thanks, Michelle for a great post!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Lu! Hope her birthday is as awesome as her job :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Lu! Hope her birthday is as awesome as her job! Thanks for introducing us to her :)
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