I am an advocate for public libraries and creating safe spaces for people from all walks of life. I want to inspire and encourage people to experience life long learning opportunities and utilize resources that are available for them free of charge. I love when a person enters the library and feels enlightened about all of the services, generally free of charge, that they can utilize. Libraries were a critical part of my childhood and without them I may not be where I am today. I was the kid that walked out of the building with a teetering stack of books that I would begin reading in the car on the way home. Because of my excelled reading levels, I soon began to weave and create my own stories and writing became an important part of my life. I am a four time award winning author for my ...