Illinois School Library Workers Symposium 2026

Martha Meyer is a library paraprofessional in the Early Learning and Literacy Department at Evanston Public Library, specializing in both infant/toddler literacy and on theater programming for elementary school kids. She spent years sharing new nature books with local preschool teachers... Read More →

Robin is a veteran educator with 30 years of experience as a former classroom teacher and currently as a library media specialist. In addition, Robin is the chair of the Illinois state Monarch Book Award, which recognizes outstanding literature for students in kindergarten through... Read More →

I have been a middle school librarian in central Illinois for 30 years. I am the Chair of the Steering Committee for the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award.

In 2000, I launched my career at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, managing outreach for Find It! Illinois and expanding global library partnerships with the Mortenson Center. By 2004, I stepped into my current position as the Coordinator for the Illinois Center for the Book. In this role, affiliated with the Library of Congress, I have spent decades championing Illinois authors and fostering... Read More →

Jessica is a Youth Services Librarian at the Bartlett Public Library and serves as the Chair of the Bluestem Award Committee.  She enjoys creating engaging programs that inspire children to read, learn, and explore through hands-on activities. Jessica is always happy to connect about... Read More →