Librarian of the Year Award

Karen is an outstanding librarian. as a high school librarian karen takes storytime to the classroom. when she first came to our school, she asked me when do we do storytime. i told her that we really didn’t do storytime on the secondary level, that we did booktalks. she looked for a storytime place and found it in our special education units. every week she goes to the units to work with those students who are unable to come to the library. they just finished their state fair project which always culminates in a joint project with the culinary arts classes. they make funnel cakes. karen is the epitome of the school librarian. she loves reading and wants to share her love with everyone she meets.

Mrs. Eason, Grandma, makes sure I have tons of books to read. I am never without a book because of her. She wants all kids to have books they like to read when they want to read them, including picture, jokes, poetry, as well as plenty of great fiction. Every genre is in our library just waiting to be read.

I had the pleasure of mentoring patricia a few years ago and our friendship has continued. she is an excellent librarian and an asset to our school district. she wrote a grant last year for her library and was one of the recipents of kindles for her students to use. she is always finding ways to improve her library program and get students interested in reading. she stays up-to-date on technology and how to incorporate into her library.

Cicero, a Roman statesman and philosopher, once stated that “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Those words written thousands of years ago are still true today and the evidence of that truth is found within the walls of the Seagoville Elementary School Library. Ms. Linda Wood is our gardener, “librarian extraordinaire”—one who plants the seeds of “loving the art of reading” in the minds of our students. Whether it is coming up with innovative grant ideas to fulfill school and students’ needs or transforming herself and the library for “storybook character” day, Ms. Wood goes above and beyond in all that she does. Long after most staff members have left for the day, Ms. Wood can be found in the school library getting books for teachers to use for units of study, searching databases for supplemental learning activities for teachers and students, or trying to locate a book a student has requested. Where there is a need, there is usually a training session and you will find Ms. Wood attending—she organizes campus technology trainings, has led the charge to create family literacy nights, works with/mentors parents so that they become more actively involved with their child’s education, and coordinates the volunteer/community involvement program at our school. The library is the “hub” of a school and under Ms. Wood’s direction, our students are developing the reading and research skills they need to be successful in life. Learning to read sets the stage for all that follows-Thank you Ms. Wood for giving our students (and their family) the stage they need in order to thrive.

Ms alsbrooks is so PASSIONATE about her job, she is always willing to help.

 Awesome, talented, energetic. This lady keeps 3 year olds to fifth graders, their parents, and the community involved in our library. She promotes reading programs such as AR, runs bilingual book clubs, serves as  a destination imagination coach, raises money to fill our empty bookshelves, mentors another librarian, provides magazines for leisurely reading, writes grants, and sponsors the spelling bee! She is a doer, and our library is much better off because of her actions!

Ms. Ramin is an excellent advocate for library literacy. She goes the extra mile to help students learn as much as they can about the services the University of North Texas Libraries offers. She is a wonderful mentor to new librarians and represents what is best about librarianship.

Maria Redburn has brought the Bedford Public Library from closing to thriving. Since she has been director, Bedford Library has been brought into the 21st century. She worked hard to get grants in order to build a whole new location for the Bedford Public Library. It is a wonderful building and an exciting place for Bedford residents (and even people all over the DFW Metroplex) to visit. I have college friends who go study there rather than their campus library. But it’s not just Maria’s determination and work ethic (she often works more than 60 hours a week) that make her such a fantastic library director, it’s her compassionate soul. She is kind to everybody and treats everyone with respect. I remember when a homeless lady spent all of her time in BPL and without an address or ID card, Maria found a way to get her a library card so she could use the computers. If someone asks Maria a question while she is working the reference desk, she ensures that she has answered it to the fullest extent. I admire her greatly. I worked under her at my first library position. I have since worked at two different libraries, but now realize that people like Maria Redburn do not come around very often. She is a unique and innovative director and librarian. She has shown me what helping people is really about and I will never forget her.

When I first considered getting my degree in library science, I spent a day shadowing Maria. I have met many librarians and even directors and managers who seem to not enjoy what they do. I have never heard Maria put somebody down or even say that a question was dumb.

I hope that she will be considered for this award. She dedicates so much of her life and time, even sacrificing time she would rather spend with her husband and kids, for the greater good of the community. I feel sometimes all of her hard work is taken for granted and that she deserves to be recognized.

 Rae Deshong is the type of librarian that goes above and beyond the call of “duty.” She is very thorough and makes sure that students get the information that they are looking for and need. She is very influential and uses that gift in good ways to help her students and faculty members better understand how to get the most out of the library. She is, in a nutshell, amazing!

 He earned senior librarian at UT Arlington (highest librarian position) due to his dedication to the faculty and students, his professionalism, expertise, and his above and beyond helpfulness to the patrons that come in. He is the consummate professional, and a really nice guy.

Ms. Grissom works at W.B. Travis Vanguard for the Talented & Gifted in Dallas. My son attended fourth grade there, and I volunteered in the library. I still think about her expert teaching of how to judge trustworthiness of various media and how to find resources. Her communication skills are amazing in regard to students, teachers, and parents alike. Though my son attends a different school, I regret that he will not continue to get the chance to have Ms. Grissom as his teacher and guide to the world of books.

Linda Baker is so dedicated to help students from the time she walks in the library’s door, until the minute she leaves. She always keeps her “welcome smile” whether you approach her at 8 a.m. or at 8 p.m. Linda always keeps a positive attitude and devotes her time to help patrons on many ways, going beyond the call of duty. She helps us learn the tools and get the research and materials we need to be successful with our class assignments. Part of my success in my classes is due to her help.

Linda Baker is an exceptional librarian and resource for students and instructors. Linda is eagerly dedicated to teaching students, particularly information literacy skills, and enjoys a purposeful interaction between faculty and students. Linda conscientiously provides relevant instructions which guide students to think critically about their choices and be persistent throughout the research process. She skillfully created LibGuides with an abundant array of helpful tips, practical tutorials, effective PowerPoint programs or videos, useful templates, research examples, and web links which are prominently established on the library website offering detailed instructions related to assignments and the research process. Students have virtual contact with Linda throughout the day and evening for acquiring academic assistance via Ask a Librarian. Students seek Linda out and frequently comment about how much they love and appreciate her.

Mrs. Wendling is truly an inspiring elementary school librarian. All of the faculty and students depend on her to refine their researching skills, help with curriculum, and find a good book to read. She also goes above and beyond typical librarian duties by teaching a gifted and talented class, coordinating the science fair, and raising thousands of dollars for the library each year at the book fair. Finally, Mrs. Wendling passionately cares for all of her 400+ students and makes a positive impact in their lives daily.

Kathy is the most creative, dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic people I know, and she is an awesome librarian. My kids are grown now, but she was their teacher and friend in elementary school. I can still see the effects of her influence in their lives. And she is still going strong!

Kathy has an abundance of enthusiasm, energy, and imagination. Her library is a welcoming place where there are always new worlds to discover. She holds after-school book clubs which draw crowds. She is an inspiration to her students, their parents, and the community. Moss Haven is very fortunate to have her as librarian!

Kathy is the librarian at Moss Haven Elementary in Lake Highlands in northeast Dallas. Her tenure spans more than 10 years, including my younger daughter’s years there. She is the most energetic and creative librarian I have known, leading the onsite talented and gifted program, creating clubs, making it fun and cool for students to read, and making the library a home-base for all the kids at Moss Haven.

Ms. Pamela Brown is a very intelligent librarian. She helps me and my friends when we need help on certain subjects. We can also count on her.

Ms. Brown is very nice and kind to students. She likes being a librarian.

I believe Ms. Pam Brown is very nice with students. We appreciate the help she gives us when we need her.

Ms. Pamela Brown is the best librarian that I know.

I think Pamela Brown is the best librarian for our school and should be Librarian of the Year because she is a positive person. She is cool because she gives us treats. She in an amazing person.

Ms. Pam Brown is a knowledgeable librarian, and she consistently acquires resources/equipment for the teachers. She also supports instruction via teaching lessons that are based on a school-wide agenda.

Ms. Pam Brown is the best librarian I know. She is helpful to others and very truthful. Ms. Brown will help you with what you need if you ask.

I think Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is kind, funny, really in tune with her books, and likes that kids that take care of her books!

Ms. brown is a gifted, smart, very knowledgeable, and helpful person. She never turns anyone away. She is always helping everyone with a smile. Great person to work with.

I think Pamela Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is nice and dedicated to her job. She also does a great job so it would be awesome if she was Librarian of the Year.

Pamela Brown is very nice. She is there to help you find the book you need or want. She is always trying to find something to do for us.

Ms. Pam Brown is a wonderful, funny, crazy librarian. She takes time out of her work to talk to us about books and how they are helpful. She deserves the award for Librarian of the Year.

I, Rosa Barrazo, vote for Ms. Pam Brown for Librarian of the Year because she will help you with anything you need. We love Ms. Brown.

She deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she is always there for you. Ms. Pam Srown should really win the Dallas best librarian since she is always blowing everyone away with joy. She always makes us happy with ordering new books that we enjoy. I think she even gets some of them out of her own money. We nominate Ms. Brown!

Ms. Pam Brown is an individual who truly has a heart for children and literature. She values the importance of building meaningful relationships with the students in efforts to drive them to have a genuine love for reading and expanding their horizons.

Ms. Pam Brown is always helpful toward staff and students. She is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure resources are available to support the work we do on campus.

Great advocator, personality, loving, nurturing, compassionate, empathetic, and patient are all the great things that characterizes Ms. Pam Brown as the Librarian of the Year.

Ms. Pamela Brown has been an outstanding librarian for W.H. Atwell.  She always has creative activities for the students and they thoroughly enjoy every moment. Her dedication has been truly an inspiration to all that she comes in contact with. “Ms. Pamela Brown for Librarian of the Year.”

Ms. Brown is very nice. She really deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she understands young people and is a good librarian.

Pamela Brown is nice cool and gives us good information.

She encourages me to enter the Readers Are Leaders program each year. Last year, I won first for reading the most books, and I got all kinds of prizes. She really cares about the students and deserves the Librarian of the Year award.

Ms. Pamela Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is very understanding about our differences. She also lets kids do their projects and stuff in the library.

I have observed Pamela Brown in action with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. She empowers every single person she encounters to master and enjoy accessing information, thereby gaining knowledge. She teaches and thus enables those around her to gain skills and competency in utilizing TECHNOLOGY as well as enjoying reading paper books and magazines. Her library is always a vibrant, exciting place to be. . . Reading is fun!

Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is kind and thoughtful. She is caring and a fun person.

She is perfect for the library lady. She helps students if they need help and she has a great personality.

Ms. Pam Brown makes a good librarian. If you ask her for a book, she will tell you exactly where it is. She is nice and if you go to the library at the end of the day, she will check you out your book even if she has to go somewhere.

Ms. Pam Brown deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she is supportive. She cares about our education and has a good heart.

Pamela is a friend of mine going back to Junior High School. She was a friend the moment I met her and has continued to be my friend nearly 40 years later. To love the job you do is a blessing. The many stories I have heard only prove that Pamela loves the work she does and the students. She has a way of bringing reading to life, and what better tool to teach children. I nominate Pamela Brown, I can’t think of anyone that deserves it more.

Ms. Pam Brown is the best librarian and a good rapper. She lets me do my research. She is caring and helpful, too.

Ms. Pam Brown is a very nice, helpful, and careful woman. Ms. Brown was my librarian when I was in pre-k and she has not changed a bit.

Ms. Pam Brown deserves this award because she helps us not only with the work but also with life lessons.

Our librarian has a heart of gold. She is always willing to help others and greets everyone with a smile.

Ms. Pamela Brown is a very hard working librarian since 1998. She devotes countless hours and energy to the children of Dallas ISD. She is the librarian that all children should have when they are in school. The number of events and displays she has always going on in the library is phenomenal, as well as exciting. I had the pleasure to work at a school and admire the work Ms. Pamela Brown does for the children, which effortlessly gets them excited about coming to the library and reading more books. On numerous occasions, Ms. Brown would dress up in the outfit of the subject or event wardrobe that she had going on in the library. I, as a kid, did not have a librarian like Ms. Brown, and have worked as a teacher for 13 years and have not come across a librarian such as Ms. Brown. I would truly without a doubt like to nominate Ms. Pamela brown for Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown deserves this award because she is nice and helpful. She is cooooooooool!

Our librarian has a heart of gold. She is always willing to help others and greets everyone with a smile.

Well there are many things but the best one is that she will not stop until she finds the book that you may be looking for.

Ms. Pam Brown deserves to be the Librarian of the Year because she knows what’s best for you. Ms. Brown looks and is a true librarian.

She is a good librarian. She is the bomb.

I have known Ms. Pam Brown since her job at McNair where I was a student. She deserves the award because the library is very organized and looks okay. She is sweet and nice to everybody. I remember parties we had in elementary school she had for us to encourage reading. She asks us to enter every reading contest like she did at McNair.

Ms. Pam Brown should be recognized as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she always puts things in place and helps us find whatever book we need.

Ms. Pam Brown should win because she is a librarian and a great educator. I don’t think there is anyone in this school who dislikes Ms. Brown.

Ms. Pam Brown is a very nice and sweet lady. She makes sure that we have a pass to enter the library and that no one is in there for no reason. She is Librarian of the Year.

Ms. Pam Brown takes good care of the library. She treats everyone like family. She is sweet as pie She is a nice and helping person. I think she deserves the award because anytime we need help or anything she is there. If it wasn’t for her, how would we have the projectors to do our work in class? She has everything you need like this: paper, pen, lotion, hand sanitizer, construction paper, colored pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, and folders for us to use. One reason she deserves the award is her attitude. With the type of lip she gets from some students, she is truly nice. Another reason is because, duh! she’s a magnificent librarian!

Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is a helper and nice and kind. She can help you ASAP and help you understand thinks you are confused about.

Ms. Pam Brown inspires us to read more. She works very hard so that our library is decent. She is very creative in teaching us different ways to read.

She is kind and always has a smile on her face. Ms. Pam Brown knows we love to read. She makes us very comfortable in the library. We are the only library that I know that has chair pads at the computers and at the tables.

Ms. Pam Brown is the most caring and funny teacher. She is also a caregiver.

You should select Ms. Pam Brown because she is a fine lady. She is a thoughtful and intelligent lady.

Ms. Brown is a great librarian because she always welcomes new students by singing about reading. She also encourages kids to read and check out books.

Ms. Pam Brown is a fantastic librarian with wonderful and creative ideas. Ms. Brown likes to dress up as characters that are in books, and I love that. Ms. Brown deserves the award of being Librarian of the Year.

I think she deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is a nice helpful librarian. She is also very cool from time to time. I personally think she is a wonderful nominee.

She’s very nice to talk to. She has a lot of humor when she comes to book presentations.

She is helpful to the students with check out and is nice to the students.

I think she should get Librarian of the Year because we always have plenty of books. If we need anything to get done on the computer, she always lets us get on and finish.

Ms. Pam Brown is an awesome librarian. She is respectful and does her job as a teacher and an adult. She should get this award.

She is very neat and organized. She is also very good at finding info on the web and in her library. She sells supplies at a very cheap price.

She is a good librarian, she is the bomb.

Well, there are many things but the best one is that she will not stop until she finds the book that you may be looking for.

Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is a helper and nice and kind. She can help you ASAP and help you understand things you are confused about.

Ms. Pam Brown inspires us to read more. She works very hard so that our library is decent. She is very creative in teaching us different ways to read.

She is kind and always has a smile on her face. Ms. Pam Brown knows we love to read. She makes us very comfortable in the library. We are the only library that I know that has chair pads at the computers and at the tables.

Ms. Pam Brown is the most caring and funny teacher. She is also a caregiver.

You should select Ms. Pam Brown because she is a fine lady. She is a thoughtful and intelligent lady.

Ms. Pam Brown is the only librarian in the school. She loves to rap and is cool.

Ms. Pam Brown is a nice and intelligent person. She is a helpful person and does not say bad things to people.

Ms. Pam Brown understands us; she helps us, and she helps us find the books we need.

I find everything I need when Ms. Pam Brown is here. She is the best librarian ever!

Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year for three reasons: her personality, she is a great librarian, and she is a cool person!

Ms. Pam Brown is a very, very nice, sweet helping person. I love coming to the library! Everything is right there for me when I need it.

I love Ms. Pam Brown because she is the nicest librarian teacher ever! I never had a librarian so nice, cool and have the books we want!

Ms. Pam Brown deserves to be the Dallas Librarian of the Year because she works hard to provide books for us. Also she deserves it because she is a great teacher and librarian.

It is very welcoming when you walk in. Ms. Pam Brown is a very nice and funny librarian. The library is neat and clean.

Ms. Pam Brown can rap. She tells funny jokes, and she is nice.

Ms. Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she can rap, tells funny jokes, and she is nice.

Ms. Pam Brown is very nice. She is always letting us check out books, gives us things we need for school. Guess what? She is pretty cool.

Ms. Pam Brown deserves Librarian of the Year because she is the best librarian I have met. I have never met a librarian that can rap.

Ms. Pam’s enthusiasm and concern for her students is unparalleled. She played a big role in my childhood, and it makes me so happy that other children are able to learn from her today.

Ms. Pam Brown should be selected as librarian because she is lovable and caring. She would do anything for us.

Ms. Brown is an excellent librarian! She is welcoming and helpful for both students and teachers. I don’t know if I would have made it through my first 2 years teaching without her. She has a wealth of knowledge about many things, just like a librarian should. If you need it, or need to know about; she is the woman to see.

Ms. Pam Brown is funny, cool, tight, and fun to hang out with. She is a cool rapper. When she raps, it is like I am listening to the radio 97.9 The Beat.

Ms. Pam Brown is very exciting and very fun to talk to and hang around.

Ms. Pam Brown describes and summarizes the stories. She has supplies we can use in our class.

Ms. Pam Brown has always been willing to help me. She has stayed extra hours just to help me and others. Ms. Brown has always been an angel. She has helped so many people in many ways.

Ms. Pam Brown is very fun and respectful. She wears costumes. She is the best librarian.

There was a definite, observable, and measurable climate change in Atwell’s Library as soon as Pam Brown became the new librarian. The library become student friendly—as it should have been all along—and Pam was always ready to help staff with their library needs. She also re-decorated the library so that it became an inviting, colorful, and user-friendly place to be. I enthusiastically nominate Pam Brown as Librarian for this school-year, 2012-2013.

Ms. Pamela Brown is a gifted Librarian and a wonder to work with. After forty years of teaching English and Language Arts in DISD, I’ve had the pleasure to work with two librarians who are exceptionally talented in the field, and dedicated to the world of books, children, and education. Pamela Brown is one of them. She is a Librarian who loves to teach and encourage children and adults. Her library is rich with beautifully inviting displays that change with the seasons and holidays. Never have I known a time when she did not help a co-worker or student who asked for assistance. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she inspires all of those who are fortunate to come into her presence. It gives me great pleasure to nominate Ms. Pamela Brown for Librarian of the Year.

Ms. Pamela Brown is a gifted Librarian and a wonder to work with. After forty years of teaching English and Language Arts in DISD, I’ve had the pleasure to work with two librarians who are exceptionally talented in the field, and dedicated to the world of books, children, and education. Pamela brown is one of them. She is a Librarian who loves to teach and encourage children and adults. Her library is rich with beautifully inviting displays that change with the seasons and holidays. Never have I known a time when she did not help a co-worker or student who asked for assistance. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she inspires all of those who are fortunate to come into her presence. It gives me great pleasure to nominate Ms. Pamela Brown for Librarian of the Year.

Pamela Brown is a great asset to the Dallas Independent School District. Her expertise and knowledge is beyond anyone I know. I live in Waco and visited a library in Dallas to research scholarships with her assistance and she was remarkable in instructing me how and where to find all types of
scholarships offered. She was very caring and attentive to our needs. She is a remarkable librarian.

I would like to nominate Pamela Brown for librarian of the year because I have witnessed how hard she works for her students. She sponsors contests for students who read the most books and she brings life to the library. Countless times each year she dresses in costume to present ways to motivate students to read and enjoy reading. She is phenomenal and loves her students. She has spent many hours looking for ways to reward her students who make the effort to read. She contacts various businesses seeking ways to reward her students. She really deserves this award for the many years she has made reading fun for students. Thank you for considering her for this award and her many tireless efforts to motivate her students to read.

Ms. Pam Brown is a very nice lady. The reason she deserves recognition is because she can tell you everything about the library. Anything you ask she knows about so that’s why!

I met Pamela Brown when I was sent to her school mid-year. I have always loved libraries, but Ms. Brown made the library a wow place for students, teachers and parents. She used it as a teaching lab to sharpen the technological skills of students and to equip them to conduct research in real life. Her results with middle school students were phenomenal.

Ms. Pam Brown is very hilarious. She writes songs and sings them to us so that we may remember some things. She also helps us a lot on things we need.

Ms. Pam Brown takes the time out to help us in the library in anyway she can. She always comes with a positive attitude.

Ms. Pam Brown really helped me with my project when I couldn’t get to a library. My mom and dad were at work. I could have made a zero!

I like Ms. Pam Brown because she sings about different things when she does her lessons. She gives and sells us pencils and paper. She is very nice and likes to give.

I would like to highly recommend, Pamela A. Brown, whom I have known approximately 8 years, as 2013 School Librarian for numerous reasons. She is a media center “trailblazer” and dynamo. This literary ambassador consistently advocates information literacy and lifelong learning among students.
Ms. Brown is an organized, responsible, innovative and resourceful master school librarian that operates her DISD assigned library in accordance to Texas best practices principles. In fact she has mentored numerous new librarians and established the media center as an observation site and application lab for library new hires.
Additionally, she possesses the following qualities:
*Demonstration of exceptional library class, software and hardware management
*Promotion of trend-setting and motivational instructional strategies in compliance with TEA Standards
*Execution of advanced, relevant and interesting computer applications for elementary and middle school students using a variety of media and methods
*Administration of superior presentation skills and assistance for non-computer literate faculty members
*Coordination and timely completion of special project deadlines
*Instruction that stimulates student interest and improved ability levels
*Design, modification and implementation of extraordinary lesson plans and syllabi
*Collaboration and ongoing written and oral communication with teachers, parents and administrators for student success
*Grant writing expertise and acquisition exceeding $525K
*Winner of various library administration and student academic competition awards
*Noteworthy curriculum writing
*Faculty/Administrator/Student Book Consultant and Budget Manager of over $15-20K…
As evidenced by her accomplishments and my direct observations, I believe Ms. Pamela A. Brown will be an exemplary result driven Librarian of the Year. Please seriously review my nomination of this candidate.

Ms Pam Brown deserves to be Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is a nice lady and cares about us and she helps a lot with our work and helps us find the books we need.

Ms. Pam Brown is cool and motivating. She always helps students with their problems and she is always peppy.

Ms. Pam Brown is very crazy and outgoing. She is by far the best librarian I have ever had.

Ms Pam Brown is more than a librarian. She is a good listener, very caring; she helps those in need. She is full of wisdom with a heart of gold. She is a mother to all kids, a friend to strangers, and a future wife to me!

Ms Brown has been a big part of my classes, her introduction of poetry especially Haiku was a real success. Her use of a book club has increased student reading and aided in comprehension. Thanks Ms Brown.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year due to her superb personality and willingness to encourage and motivate. Our students jump at the chance to be with her, as they know it is an opportunity to learn. She is a “priceless” irreplaceable staff member who is loved by everyone in the school. Ms Brown is overdedicated to her position. As a parent I appreciate her kindness, warmth, and generosity. A true jewel for Dallas ISD.

From the first time I met Ms Pam Brown I never knew her as a stranger. She has always been so kind, friendly, soft-spoken, very helpful, and willing to share her food/snacks with others. Even in what would be stressful situations she always remain peaceful and forbearing. She also helps to bring awareness to the many holiday celebrations throughout the year by the clothing and accessories she wears.

Ms Brown is very informative. She is a very good librarian who helps students and teachers meet the needs for their class. Students and teachers have a lot of respect for her because of her willingness to serve.

I have known Ms. Pam Brown since 2000. I know of know of no other librarian who has worked tirelessly and selfishlessly to make the library experience for children the best. She has always worked later in the evenings to make sure the students have a unique experience. She attends library conventions and other trainings to ensure that she is on top of her game. She continuously thinks of teachers and students when she attends these trainings and her vacations by getting prizes such as bookmarks, posters, and other knick knacks. She shares what she has learned to teachers. She makes sure the students are aware of contests throughout the school, city and the world. She attends events in which the students participate to show support. She writes grants to get supplies and things for the students. She shops during the summer months for student school supplies such as pencils, pens, glue, markers, sharpeners, paper, etc. for those who need them (teachers and students alike).  I have had the pleasure of being her friend and co-worker. She deserves the honor of Dallas Librarian of the Year due to her tireless and relentless pursuit of excellence. She cares about the students and staff of her school and works like the “Energizer” Bunny.

Pam Brown makes reading fun and that makes you want to read 100,000,000,000 books. She has an inspiration for every book she reads.

Ms Pam Brown is a human machine full of wealth of information for all. She provides so many resources to not only the students, but the teachers, staff and parents alike. She rocks!

Our librarian goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure our students have what they need to be successful. She is very helpful and very resourceful. Our school would not be the same without Ms Pam Brown.

Ms Pam Brown is helpful and very nice. She is a cool person to hang out with. She is also a very positive person.

Ms Pam Brown is the best librarian ever. She can rap. She supplies us with what we need and show us care and love.

She is cool and sweet. She helps out a lot and tells us what is the right thing to do. Ms Pam Brown is a good librarian.

Ms Pam Brown is not just an ordinary librarian. She is so loving, caring, and very helpful. She is the best librarian I have ever known. So I know you won’t regret choosing her.

For one thing Ms Pam Brown is a really good magician. Two she always takes the time to help us kids out. Three she also helps teachers that need help.

Pam Brown has a very nice attitude and is very lovely.  She has decorated Atwell’s library very beautifully and there is not just boring books!

I think Ms Pam Brown would do anything to help us. Anything she wants for us to keep doing what we’re doing.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be the Librarian of the Year because she is nice and treats the kids right.

At first I didn’t really know her, but when I met Ms Pam Brown she made a very good impression. Now I like to go to the library a lot. She is very nice.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is very nice and organized. Whenever we need help with anything she is there to help us with anything.

I think Ms. Brown should Librarian of the Year because she is very nice and whenever we need to use the computers to do a project or play games we can. She helps us find the books that we need.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Librarian of the Year because as an office helper, I helped her she me check out some books which give me power.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be the Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is very nice and supports us with supplies we need for school like pencils, paper and pen. She also gives us a place to look for books and lets us use the computers for projects, writing and printing. Her library always has the best books.

Pam Brown is a good person, nice, funny and cool. She makes reading seem more fun and imaginative.

Library can be fun and Pam Brown reads with expression. She is different by the fact that she is funner.

Pam Brown goes out of her way to help every student who comes into the library. She stays late almost everyday ensuring the Atwell Library runs extremely well.

Pam Brown is so creative with the library. She helps you when you need help with the computer and technology.

Pam Brown is nice and she lets us do our work and print on the computers. She gives us a choice when we want to come in the morning and afternoon.

I believe that Ms Pam Brown should be Dallas Librarian of the Year because she lets us work in the libraries and do different things with the computer and she is very loving to us.

I think Ms Pam Brown is the best librarian you could ever have. She is sweet, nice, caring and she lets us come in, go on the computers, check out lots of books and she spends lots of time to make the library much better.

Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is a fun librarian to be around and she helps us with whatever we need to do like projects, printing, etc.

Pam Brown gave us some pillows for the chairs so we can feel comfortable and she lets us do our projects’ reports and homework in the library and she gives us a pencil when we don’t have one.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is the most caring, nurturing, generous librarian in Dallas ISD.  She does things most librarians do at all.  She puts reading in a different form that wants to make you read until you drop.

She is nice and helps us with what we need help with. Ms Pam Brown has so many things in the library that other libraries don’t have.

Pam Brown is nice and fair to everyone.

She helps out students when they need it. When we need books, she guides us. Ms Pam Brown is kind, caring, and does not disrespect anyone. She is good at giving advice and she is the one you’d go to if you‘d want education to be fun.

Pam Brown deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she works hard so we can be prepared for school. She gives us supplies when we have none.

Ms. Pam Brown is so nice. She provides things. She can be one of the kindest persons. She can be very funny and fun.

She is always helping us find books. She helps us do research on the computer. Whenever we need something from her, Ms Pam Brown will give it to us. She is the best.

Pam Brown is a very good person, she is also funny.

Ms Pam Brown deserves to be the Librarian of the Year because she doesn’t let us be on dangerous websites and her books are fun and interesting.

She deserves recognition because Ms Brown is very helpful and I have a new experience every time I go to the library.

Ms Pam Brown is one of the best librarians I know. She is very nice. She dresses up in funny costumes.

She’s a great librarian, good poet, good rapper, and a little funny. She deserves to be Librarian of the Year!

Ms Pam Brown is fun, colorful, and she has lots of books and does fun activities.

Pam Brown is the best librarian in the school and is very nice.

Pam Brown is a wonderful librarian and I think she should be elected Librarian of the Year.

She encourages us to read. Ms Pam Brown always allows us to expand our minds with new words.

Pam Brown is a very helpful person, she never gets mad at the students. She has the best books ever!

Pam Brown is very nice, a good poem teller, and very helpful.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she knows her stuff.  She knows how to run the library. She has everything under control.

Ms Pam Brown is a good librarian who follows the rules. She won’t let you skip in the library and you can’t come in without a pass.

Pam Brown helps me every time I don’t know something.

Ms Pamela Brown is the best librarian in Atwell history. Her kindness, uniqueness, an ability to spice things up makes her the best librarian ever! Please choose Ms Brown to Librarian of the Year.

Ms Pam Brown lets me get the books that I want. When I order the books that I want, she gets them.

Pam Brown is the most patient librarian I know. Pam Brown is fully dedicated to her library.

Pam Brown is a great librarian.

Pam Brown is a good person.

Pam Brown is sweet, nice and a great lady. Pam Brown is a good librarian.

Pam Brown is the best librarian in the world. Pam Brown does more than give us books, she lets us tell her personal things.

Pam Brown deserves it because she is a good librarian.

Pam Brown is cool and funny.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be librarian of the year because she decorates out library all nice and helps us with our science projects.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is so nice and gives us candy and she is also funny.

Ms Pam Brown is the nicest, sweetest, best librarian a school could have. She encourages us to read and also helps us on a personal level. She is the best!

She’s sweet. Ms Pam Brown is dedicated to being a librarian. She never misses. She’s more than a librarian she’s that person you can go to when you have problems.

Pam Brown is a good librarian; she can help people become better readers.

Ms Pam Brown is always a fun librarian whenever I go to her library. She’s respective, awesome, and caring.

Ms Pam Brown is loving and caring; she cares about every kid’s reading young and old. She is never mean and stays on top of her job. She is the best choice you will ever make.

She is the nicest and most helpful librarian I have ever met. In my opinion, Ms Pam Brown deserves this more than anyone.

Pam Brown is always organized. She is nice because she helps us find books.

She is good to everyone and likes to do many things for us like raps and tricks. Ms Pam Brown Librarian of the Year.

Our librarian is very supportive; you can always rely on Ms Pam Brown. She is also a generous person. She deserves a recognition because she is funny and creative.

Pam Brown helped us get laptops and books.

Pam Brown is a real nice person and very creative. She is the best librarian in the world and she makes reading fun.

Pam Brown deserves recognition because she keeps the library organized. She helps us when we have projects.

Pam Brown is really loving and caring. She teaches us to be proud of what we do with the books.

Pam Brown keeps the library fun. She is very creative.

Pam Brown is the nicest librarian I have ever had. When I wanted a book that wasn’t in the library, she made sure I had the book by ordering it.

Pam Brown can rap and she is funny. She is creative and well organized. She is smart and has a great personality.

Pam Brown makes the library fun. She tells funny jokes. She is the best.

Ms Pam Brown is a people person—she knows what the students like. She is very kind about the library.

Ms Pam Brown is always nice to people. She is very educated and has a lot of experience.

I believe Ms Pam Brown is a very nice person. She is very kind to the kids and is cool by persuading us to check out books. She is fun.

She deserves Librarian of the Year because Ms Pam Brown always puts a smile on people’s faces. She treats the library like a kingdom and she always opens her hands for those who need.

Ms Pam Brown motivates us to go to the library and read and use technology and have fun reading.

Pam Brown keeps the library clean and neat. She makes the library fun and she is very creative.

Pam Brown keeps the library organized. She makes sure that everyone turns their books in and makes sure everyone is happy.

Pam Brown is wonderful and is a great leader to many people. She is firm when needed, but also very sweet, helpful and cool.

Pam Brown is a good lady and she is very nice. She makes me smile with her rap songs.

Pam Brown makes reading enjoyable. She raps about books. I enjoy walking into the library everyday and being welcomed by Pam Brown.

Pam Brown is a good librarian and she keeps books in stock.

Pam Brown is a good librarian and does her job well.

Pam Brown will do anything for you. She will help you on any subject.

Pam Brown is helpful to the people she loves. Pam Brown is the best of the best in librarians, she is amazing.

Pam Brown is a very sweet librarian and helps you find what you need.

Ms Pam Brown really deserves this award because she is always there when you need her. She breaks her neck to help us. I love that lady!

She takes being a librarian to a whole other level. Pam Brown cares about the students. She also keeps us interested in books. She is extraordinary!

Pam Brown deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she works hard to get us all learning.

Ms Pam Brown is a nice librarian. She is always trying to be creative and help students.

Pam Brown is a good person and she works really hard. I think she is the best librarian ever.

She puts forth effort. Ms Pam Brown is always happy.

Pam Brown is nice and loves to read. If it wasn’t for her we wouldn’t have all the books we have now.

She gets us involved to get to read and check out books. Ms Pam Brown makes it fun to go to the library and every time I go, she always helps me find what I’m looking for.

She deserves it because she is always helpful. She tries her best to get us the books we need. Ms Pam Brown helps us get better grades on projects!

Pam Brown does a wonderful job keeping the library running. She is a kind hearted woman that does her best at keeping students reading and learning.

Pam Brown is very nice. If it wasn’t for her we wouldn’t have all the books we have in the library.

She should become the Librarian of the Year because she has a great personality and keeps the library orderly. Ms Pam Brown has a lot of passion for books and her job.

Pam Brown is a good woman and very nice.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is nice. She works very hard. She helps us find books and if it wasn’t for her we wouldn’t have books in our school.

Pam Brown is the only librarian I know who is nice.

Pam Brown is nice.

Pam Brown is great and fun to be around. She is a happy and wonderful lady. Pam Brown really knows how to keep the library running.

Pam Brown deserves recognition because every time I go to the library she is always there to help. She is the sweetest woman. She works very hard to keep the Atwell library running and deserves to win.

Pam Brown works very hard to get us the books we need and want. She keeps out library clean and she is sooooo nice and sweet.

Pam Brown deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she is nice and helpful. She does an amazing job at keeping the library perfect.

Pam Brown does a good job keeping the library running. If it wasn’t for her we wouldn’t have all the books we have now.

Pam Brown does a good job in the library. She is very nice. She also has the skills you are looking for.

Ms Pam Brown should be recognized because of her generous and kind personality and also because of how neat her library looks.

Pam Brown is nice!!!!

Pam Brown is a great librarian because she doesn’t get mad at people. She tries her best to give us new activities to do.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she keeps the library clean. She also always informs us of the contests that might be interesting.

Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is the nicest and sweetest librarian.

Pam Brown teaches good things to students and they learn very well. She is a good person and very nice to know. She is a good librarian.

Pam Brown is very nice and sweet. She has great books that I check out. She also helps me with projects and lets me buy school supplies.

Pam Brown deserves the recognition because she is the best librarian I ever met. She is nice and kind. She makes people laugh and loves her job.

Pam Brown is a great librarian. She does all the things a librarian does and she can rap too.

Pam Brown is a nice librarian.

Pam Brown is a nice and fun lady.

Pam Brown is a nice woman. She shows me ways to express myself through poetry. Pam Brown is the nicest librarian that I have ever met.

Pam Brown is a very fun and nice librarian. She gives you all the things you need. She entertains us. She even brings in visitors for us so they can tell us about their life.

Ms Pam Brown is a very admirable person. She is always helping everyone out. She is very responsible when working in the library.

Pam Brown is nice.

Pam Brown is very nice and will talk with you if there are problems at home.

Pam Brown should be the Librarian of the Year because she is nice, kind, and does her job. She connects with us students about reading books.

Pam Brown lets us print out projects for school. Also, she lets us checkout books when we want. She always has the library decorated.

Pam Brown is the most caring librarian in the universe. Pam Brown is more than just a librarian, she’s a person you can talk to when you’re down or having problems.

Pam Brown should be nominated because she is a unique librarian. She is funny and nice. This recognition would be very important to her since she is the BEST librarian in the Dallas ISD.

Pam Brown is really nice. She arranges time to get on the computer before and after school. She makes a lot of things easy to understand.

Pam Brown is trustworthy and helpful. She is very nice. She can find and give you a book fast.

Pam Brown is a kind librarian. The library for me is not just a place to get books, but where it can be fun and to do research. I think Pam Brown deserves Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is the best librarian I have ever known.

Pam Brown is a real helpful lady and puts others before herself. She takes very good care of the books and does not treat others disrespectful.

Pam Brown is a nice person. She is very very helpful. She knows where everything is and where everything should go.

Pam Brown is a very effective librarian. She gets the job done. She helps me learn a lot, some things I didn’t know. She is very fun & awesome in so many ways.

Pam Brown is very creative and helpful. She is also very fun.

Pam Brown is a very helpful librarian and very smart. Every time I see her she is always busy.

I think the Pam Brown should be the Librarian of the Year because she helps and persuades us to do good stuff for others.

Pam Brown in my opinion should be Dallas Librarian of the Year. She is really intelligent, a leader and really organized. She helps us with anything and is a great person in general.

Pam Brown is a great librarian/teacher. She is not boring at all. She makes reading understandable and fun. I would love it if she became “Librarian of the Year!”

Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she likes to read to kids.

Pam Brown will help us complete projects or other things. Also, because she is a super good teacher.

Pam Brown is very helpful. She is a helpful librarian every time I need something.

Pam Brown is really nice and a good librarian. She gives us stuff when we are good. She lets us use the computers.

Pam Brown is good and I love her rapping.

Pam Brown is helpful, kind, sweet, and understandable.

She should be voted Dallas Librarian of the Year. Ms Pam Brown treats us like her children and she is funny.

Pam Brown is really nice and kind. She lets us check out books when we want.

Pam Brown is a good reader. She is a good librarian.

Pam Brown is a really nice and funny librarian. If we need help with something, she helps us. I think this is why she deserves to be recognized as Dallas Librarian of the Year.

Every time I work on a project she helps me print stuff. Ms Pam Brown is always cool when she wears costumes and lets us play games on the computers in the morning.

She is a good librarian because she helped each and any child out no matter what the situation.  Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year.

Ms Pam Brown shows dedication to her job and loves getting students involved in reading. She is very kind and has a nice heart and really deserves to be Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown is nice.

Pam Brown should be Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is one of the best librarians I have ever had. Every since 6^th grade she has been very helpful to me and that is why she should be Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown is nice. She is respectful and she treats everyone equal. She makes the library fun.

Pam Brown is very intelligent and sweet. She teaches and helps me pick out interesting books for me to read.

Pam Brown knows what books the kids like to read. She lets us help around the library and then rewards us if we do something good.

Pam Brown is a real cool and funny librarian. She is really smart and cares about the students’ education.

Pam Brown is a good librarian and she treats kids good in the library. She sings and raps to us.

Pam Brown deserves Librarian of the Year because she is always so nice with people. Also, when you try to find a book, she is glad and willing to help you.

She has really been a great librarian for our school. She has helped students to achieve their goals. Ms Pamela Brown is truly the best there is.

If we need to turn in a book, she will just let you check out a book anyway!

Pam Brown is a nice librarian and lets you do your projects.

Pam Brown is nice and helpful. She’s always there for us when we need someone to talk to.

I think she deserves to be Librarian of the Year because she works so hard she showed me how to order books that I want!

She is a kind, loving person, she helps us when we are in need. She uses little things to make big things. Ms Pam Brown is a very intelligent woman.

She is so funny, I fall out of my chair. She can rap and she is the best librarian I ever met!

Ms Pam Brown is nice and takes care of the kids like they are hers and dresses nice.

Pam Brown is one very nice and caring lady. Pam Brown is also a fun person and she loves to rap.

Pam Brown is nice and lets you check out books any time. She lets us use the computers to do projects.

Ms Pam Brown is fun, inspiring, and helpful.

Pam Brown is a good speaker. She is good with kids. She is good with assisting people.

Pam Brown is the best librarian ever. Any time you need a book, she will drop everything she is doing to help you.

She sells supplies for school and helps students on their projects. She is really nice and I like her as the librarian.

She is nice to us. She is funny. She also helps us if we have a project and Ms Pam Brown is just the best!

Ms Pam Brown never yells at us. She would ask us nicely. And she will give us anything we need.

Pam Brown should be recognized because she will keep things going and keep her head up.

She deserves recognition because Ms Pam Brown is fun and I will always come to the library.

Ms Pam Brown is a good reader and she is responsible and a good leader.

She is so funny because she laughs funny. Ms Pam Brown is a good reader.

Pam Brown is cool and she is fun. The library is always neat and clean. She always encourages students to read.

Pam Brown deserves this recognition because she is nice. She lets you come in to research for projects.

Pam Brown should win the competition because she does more than any librarian has done. She really does a lot of work being a librarian.

Pam Brown is so nice, also she is cool. She shares information on how to check out books.

Pam Brown is a good reader and a good librarian. I think she could be the Librarian of the Year because she is sweet, nice, and she has style.

I feel happy and comfortable in the library.

My librarian, Pamela Brown, knows how to rap and do many other things. That’s why she deserves Dallas Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown is kind and tries to get you book checked out before class starts.

Pam Brown helps us find an interesting book. She is real funny and smart. She keeps the library nice and neat.

Pam Brown always helps us find books we need. She makes sure the computers are up and running. She even helps us figure out what schools we want to attend.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she helps us. And when she does, she does it and when she has to get it.

She is cool and nice. The library is always open for smart kids to read and learn new things they don’t know.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Librarian of the Year because she is a great librarian. She is outgoing and very helpful. She inspires me to read books.

Pam Brown is always there to help students. She tries to make our school better. She always encourages us to read more.

She lets us come early and allows us to get on the computer to finish our projects. Ms Pam Brown checks all the books before we get them.

Pam Brown is the best Librarian I have had. She always has a smile on her face.

Pam Brown is nice and smart librarian. She is patient with students and tries to help everyone.

Pam Brown is a well organized person. She is funny and cool.

Pam Brown is always nice to use. Also, she buys us things and when we need help she helps us so we can be successful.

Pam Brown is a good poet because every time she comes up with poems she shares them with us. She always has a good program in the library and she is very organized.

Pam Brown is very responsible and caring. She always has a positive attitude and the library is always organized.

Pam Brown deserves Librarian of the Year because she cares about the books and students. And every year she tries to get more stuff for the library.

Pam Brown deserves to be the librarian of the Year because she is always doing her best in the library. She invites students to the library so we can learn.

Pam Brown always smiles and she is very kind to the students. She also takes the time to reward the students for their hard work.

Pam Brown is a very nice librarian and helps you find the books in our library. She keeps the library clean and organized. She gives us treats when we do good things and is very patient with us.

Pam Brown is a helpful and kind person. She is very intelligent and is also interested in her job. She finds ways to influence us to read.

Pam Brown deserves to be the best librarian of the year because she is a good librarian. She works hard every day and she is nice. She always encouraging every student to work hard and get an education. She likes kids and she treats us with respect.

Pam Brown is very helpful and takes care of everyone. When you go to the library she greets you with kind words and goes the whole 9 yards.

Pam Brown is a caring librarian. She helps out other with supplies and more. She shows us that she cares about our education.

Pam Brown is a librarian who puts education for kids before everything else. She helps us gather supplies, order books for us and gives us the movies we need.

Pam Brown is a very creative librarian. She keeps the library very organized. She is always coming up with fun things for us to do.

Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is really nice. She helps a lot of people and she is really a good librarian. She is funny and she always looking out for everyone.

Pam Brown is very helpful and she is a great librarian. I think that she should win because she is a wonderful person.

Pam Brown deserves Librarian of the Year because she is a good librarian. She also has made reading fun. She helps check out books.

Pam Brown deserves this because she is a good librarian. She helps others with reading and she is always happy.

Pam Brown is a very fun, helpful librarian. She makes reading and getting books from the library interesting.

Pam Brown is amazing and helpful librarian. Every time I come to the library I know that I have someone that can help me fell at home.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Librarian of the Year because she is very nice. When we need to use the computer to do research for a project, she lets us use the computers.

Pam Brown makes reading fun instead of boring. She adds her own little twist to it, that’s why she should be Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown has to win because she is a good librarian. She helps us on anything we need and will help when we are late.

Pam Brown deserves to be the Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is very caring to us students. She even goes all out to make sure we feel comfortable and welcome. Pam Brown is an amazing librarian and I think justice would be done if she is awarded Librarian of the Year. Her great potential will finally be recognized.

Pam Brown deserves this recognition because she is the best librarian that could ever be. She is thoughtful, nice and caring. In our school library she allows us to get on the computer, finish our work, and sit and read a book.

Pam Brown helps us get good books. She does good things for us. That is why she deserves to be the Librarian of the Year.

Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is very nice and lets us work on many things in the library.

Pam Brown is a good person to be around. She helps us with whatever we need help with like printing, typing, etc.

Pam Brown should be the Librarian of the Year because she is a nice and enjoyable person. If you have a problem picking a book, she is always very helpful.

Pam Brown cares about books and they are her life. Pam Brown is magnificent at influencing kids to read.

Pam Brown lets us use the computer when we have projects or reports to turn in. She gives us change to purchase pens and pencils.

Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is kind, sweet, and loving. Pam Brown loves to be interactive with us.

Pam Brown is a nice person and does a very good job as librarian. She is a cool person.

Pam Brown is a wonderful librarian. She is also really creative in giving us new ways to read. I love Pam Brown!!

Pam Brown is very nice and whenever I need to know something she tells me or shows me where I can find it in a book or online.

Pam Brown lets us come in and print our projects if we forgot to do it at home. She decorates our library all pretty and fancy. She is an awesome and cool librarian.

Pam Brown is a great librarian because she is helping everyone.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she inspires us to read more because the books that she gives us are fun.

I think Ms Pam Brown should be the Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is a good librarian and she helps us with anything we need. So I think that’s why.

Pam Brown deserves the recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year. She also sang songs for us and lots of nice things.

Pam Brown is a good and responsible librarian. She is helpful with everybody.

Every time I go in the library I ask Ms Pam Brown where I can find a book and she shows me exactly where I can find it!

Ms Pam Brown is very nice and helpful to every student in the school. Every time I go into the library she shows her kindness.

Ms Pam Brown should be Dallas Librarian of the Year because she’s sweet, caring, loveable, and she will do anything her students. She always stays late, gives out treats; she takes care of you by sewing or giving you safety pins.

Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she has a beautiful spirit.

Ms. Pam Brown is a wonderful librarian she helps a lot of children with homework, checks out books, takes us on field trips and helps us strive for the best in life.

Pam Brown is kind; if you need help with a project, she will help. She can rap and sing.

Ms Pam Brown is a very fun librarian. She has lots of fun giving out books and loves being a librarian.

Pam Brown is one of the coolest librarian teachers I know.  She knows how to be a librarian. I think she likes to read books; you can tell!

I think Ms Pam Brown deserves recognition because she is the coolest librarian I have ever known. She helps every student, like giving them supplies.

Ms Pam Brown deserves recognition as Dallas Librarian of the Year because she is a great librarian.

Ms Pam Brown is a nice person and always helps you when you need her; she is so funny when we go to the library she is so much fun!

She is a very sweet and kind woman who keeps order in the library. She has good citizenship, is well-mannered and I appreciate her.

I am a student from Atwell; Ms Pam Brown is cool so please vote for her.

Ms. Pam Brown is always there for you when you need something. She always knows how to make your day!

Reasons Ms Pam Brown should be Librarian of the Year—cause she is a good person, cause she takes pride in her job and cause she is the best librarian!

Ms Pam Brown is a nice, helpful, respectful person, who deserves to be Librarian of the Year.

Ms Pam Brown deserves this award because she is the best librarian. She is also very nice and gets every book you want.

Ms Pam Brown is a very humble person. She is a very nice sweet person. She will help you when you are going through stuff.

Ms Brown is as nice as can be. She assists us when we need help looking for a book and she doesn’t yell at us. She gives us school stuff.
Ms Brown is an amazing librarian because she helps us out when we ask for help and she is really nice.

She is nice to everyone that enters the library. If you need help, she helps you. Sometimes there will be books that aren’t in the library so she will take time out of her day to order books for students.

Ms Pam Brown is very nice, a good helper, and she is very funny.

Ms Pam Brown is nice smart and very kind to people. She is caring and is the best librarian a person could ever have.

Ms Pam Brown is a great instructor and she has really cool things in the library and everything in order. She i very clean like in the classroom.

Ms Brown is a kind and sweet person. She’s a school mom to me.

Ms Pam Brown is the funniest teacher that I have known. She keeps me laughing all the time.

Ms Pam Brown is a very nice lady every time someone comes in the library. She takes care of us for what we need. She is not rude. She cares for us as if she was our Mom. That’s why she is good.

My librarian is great and sweet. She raps to us which is cool She is nothing compared to my old librarian. Ms Pam Brownis the best librarian ever!

I think Pamela Brown should be Librarian of the Year because she is a great librarian. She helps us with our problem. She is nice and the books she reads make me want every book.

Ms Pam Brown deserves recognition as Librarian of the Year. She has some awesome books for everybody to read and the library for me is like home.

She reads the best story to us. She gives us food. She very loving and caring for us.

Ms Pam Brown should win because anytime I visit the library she’s there with a nice big smile. She is willing to help you with any problem and is also there for you.

She has so much enthusiasm. She is always helpful. She always knows just what to say.

She is helpful with finding books and is always pleasant when we go to the library.

She has always been hospitable makes sure everyone does their best.

Ms Pam Brown is a very helpful librarian and friend. I remember when I needed to print my project she helped me perfect it and I got a 90. She is also very polite and friendly.

Ms Pam Brown is a cool librarian. Every time I go into the library she is there to let me borrow the computers she has. I hope this teacher stays.

She is a very nice and respectable lady. She helps us with all of our problems. The librarian should be nominated because she works hard. She always tries to help the students who don’t understand.

Ms Pam Brown should be librarian of the year because she is nice and supportive. She provides us with books to read and supplies for class. She is also smart and very helpful, and there when we need her.

She is very helpful and nice and caring. She will let us checkout a book during lunch time and get on computers for research.

I think Ms Pam Brown deserves to be Dallas Librarian of the Year because when I walk in it’s all creative and it makes me feel happy. She is very nice and very generous.

Bryan works very hard and is incredibly dedicated to his job. He loves books and knowledge and always tries to learn about the subjects featured in the section in which he works (downtown Dallas branch; assistant manager Texas/Dallas history and archives, genealogy, fine books, and history and social sciences) so that he can aid library visitors in finding the info they need. He is an inspirational example of not just a librarian but how we should all strive to do our jobs.

Bryan was extremely helpful to me when I was researching Dallas landmarks, entertainment hot spots, and culture from the ’60s and ’70s for a nostalgic gift for my mother. He had many ideas I hadn’t even considered, and his assistance and creative thinking helped me create a gift my mom absolutely loved! Librarian extraordinaire!

Bryan is a very knowledgeable and professional librarian. I go to him for recommendations on graphic novels, but I know his expertise goes far beyond.

I would like to nominate Heather Schubert for Librarian of the Year because she not only is the founder of the Austin Teen Book Festival but she also mentors librarians of the future. No matter how busy she will answer questions and teach you whatever she knows. She is fostering a love of reading in teens and fostering the know-how for the librarians to be.

I have been introduced to new authors and read more books since becoming acquainted with our school librarian. She is enthusiastic and always willing to share the joy of learning and reading. Thank you!

She makes me coffee in the morning and always has a smile on her face. The library is a great place with Mrs. Alexander there!

 

 

This man was a very big help offering tips on the best way to organize an anthropological reference collection. This assistant curator is forever grateful for the information.

He is great at knowing about topics and always very friendly when helping you. He is a perfect choice for this award.

Nelo is smart, kind, and dedicated to his job and helping others in his community.

I believe that Juanelo Moa should receive the Librarian of the Year Award because of his love and thirst for knowledge. He is very passionate about engaging people in his quest for knowledge, and genuinely cares about what matters most to them.

Nelo has a smile for everyone, always. If he’s ever had a bad day, I sure wouldn’t know.
He is always pleasant, kind, and very informative where any of my questions regarding books, information, and insight I’ve needed while at the library in regard to my visit on any given day. It would be a joy for me to see him receive the “Librarian of the Year” award, because he is just that!

  Sandra has a service-oriented spirit, and a kind and generous nature. She is extremely supportive of community organizations whose goals are to improve the neighborhood. She is an awesome representative of the White Rock Hills Library, and of Northeast Dallas. She is an example for others.

Sandra does a great job at the new White Rock Hills Library in East Dallas.

Tracie Walker-Reed is very dedicated in any task she performs. She is a great asset to H. Grady Spruce High School. She constantly works to improve the library to make sure it is inviting and contains the resources needed by our students and faculty. Although she is the librarian, she can be found on any day, promoting library resources and helping throughout the campus. She deserves recognition for her dedication to our library program and to our students.

I would like to nominate Tracie Walker-Reed for Librarian of the Year. Not only is Mrs. Walker-Reed an exceptional librarian and support for our students, she is the department head and support for the elective department teachers. Her dedication to the faculty, staff, and students of Spruce High School goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Mrs. Walker-Reed is a self-less and tireless educator who faithfully fulfills her mission to provide the highest level of service to students, staff, and community. She carries out each task without hesitation and always with a smile. She is self-motivated and creative. Whatever the problem, she is willing to help all discover practical solutions. She has the quiet strength of a spiritual giant and inspires all who are blessed to meet her. She reflects the philosophy, “The service we give is the rent we pay for the space we occupy.”

Ms. Walker-Reed is a truly dedicated professional librarian and master teacher. She is dedicated to putting a 100 percent effort in all her tasks. She has a wonderful and nurturing personality that inspires others to work harder. She is a treasure in the library as well as in her other duties.

Ms. Reed is very friendly and always helping with a smile.

I would like to nominate our librarian, Tracie Walker-Reed, for Librarian of the Year. Mrs. Reed is a kind, caring, and patient individual who is dedicated to our school and goes above and beyond to make this a better place for all of us. Not only does she hold the position as head librarian, she is also the Master Teacher for our Electives Department, our department head, and a loving mother to her own children. Despite the many roles she plays and the responsibilities she holds, she still finds time to work with the youth in our school. She is very passionate about our students, and while she encourages them to read, she also encourages them to succeed in all aspects of their lives and supports them whenever she can.

  David is a helpful and caring librarian. He not only assists the university’s faculty and students with finding the medical information they need, he also helps people who come in researching medical conditions that effect them personally. David provides everyone excellent customer service and is a great asset to the Southwestern Medical Library.

  She has done a stupendous job with the children at the Audelia Road branch. Hosting at least 30 children per event and their parents, keeping them entertained, and focusing is a monumental task.

  Lynette is a great asset to North Dallas. She runs an extremely busy public library, and regularly holds great events and makes the extra effort to make the library a community place. She had a Star Wars day, and showed up as Princess Leia.

The service is fast and the staff here are very great. I have lots of fun coming to the library to read books and rent out moves or to just meet people and just to relax and enjoy piece.

Very good job helping others and customer care.

Ms. Mary has always been a big help to my daughters in the reading dept. She encourages my daughters to read new books they never thought about. They both have come to love reading, which being a parent, it was not easy getting them to read. She is fantastic with her kind and encouraging words. I can only imagine what a wonderful asset she is to her school and her students.

Stevan is an ever-present, accessible, and informed friend whose gentle, low-keyed approach to service and inquiry has been a consistent source of courtesy and knowledgeable results. Stevan knows and loves books. It has been a distinct pleasure knowing him.

Lloyd Stevan Fagg is so dependable and knowledgeable regarding all kinds of books and services the library has to offer. If a book is not available at my home library, he will search all libraries in order to locate one and have it sent to my library. He is pleasant and considerate, and takes time to suggest new reading material that I might have overlooked. He really makes the Park Forest Library an enjoyable experience.

Stevan takes the time take talk to any patron that has questions. He is knowledgeable on many subjects and what he doesn’t know, he will find for you. Stevan takes the time once a month to sponsor a program for teens and is always there when any just want to talk.

For 10 years, Stevan has been and is my indispensable go-to library resource. I compare his level of service to that of a concierge or a Nordstrom’s personal shopper: he saves me valuable time, remembers my interests, knows my current projects, and makes spot-on recommendations. He has extended this same level of service to my child, with no less gravity, and to every patron with whom I have seem interact.

Lloyd Stevan Fagg has all the qualities a good librarian should possess. He is capable, friendly and ready to offer help on a wide variety of topics. Moreover, when he doesn’t know the answer he looks it up and gets back to the patron—without being asked. I recently requested a book (The Wave) for which I had no author. When myriad hits showed up on that title, Stevan took the time to search out my book and order it for me. As a member of the board of the Friends of the Park Forest Library, I have been very impressed by his innovative ideas and by his commitment to inspire our young patrons with a love of reading. Stevan represents the best our public libraries have to offer.

I had the pleasure of working with Mary Jo on a major project for the Dallas Public Library. I observed how she met each challenge. She was very resourceful in the way she rescued a project that had fallen behind schedule. I also observed how she tackled other projects with the same resourcefulness and enthusiasm. While we were working together, she managed to direct me to some excellent material that has truly benefited me professionally. Whether working with Friends of the Library, patrons, other departments, or library staff, Mary Jo is thoughtful, considerate, and a pleasure to work with.

Mary Jo should be librarian of the year because she has STEPPED into her new roll as the Director of the Dallas Libraries with poise and grace. The leadership she provides to her staff is refreshing. She is always upbeat, has a positive attitude and willing to take on any task presented to her. Her passion for reading along with her passion for people makes her the best CANDIDATE for the librarian of the year.

Jasmine Africawala embodies all that is good in this world. She is smart and visionary and passionate and seemingly wakes up every day asking how she can advance the cause of literacy in the City of Dallas. As coordinator of the Dallas Public Library’s literacy initiatives, she has been instrumental in securing funding and logistical support for programs that meet the authentic needs of people: G.E.D., citizenship classes and especially empowering parents who do not themselves come for a culture of reading to prepare their children with pre-reading skills that will help them flourish. All this she does with grace and good humor. Nor is she afraid to put her shoulder to the wheel. She is a brilliant implementer with a bold vision of the role that libraries play in fostering well functioning communities and social good. In a word, she does us proud. She is the kind of innovator within whose capable hands the future of the profession is assured.

Jasmine Africawala, manager of Bookmarks at NorthPark & Literacy Programs, brought fresh energy to the Dallas Public Library’s Every Child Ready to Read initiative when she came on board. Under Jasmine’s leadership, families are finding more resources than ever at the library for their “readers-to-be.” Jasmine is a “librarian of Librarians” who helps equip librarians with resources that reach families.

Jasmine single-handedly has increased literacy programs for the Dallas Public Library. Her passion, drive and determination gets volunteers fired-up to help our citizens learn English or get their GED. She is one in a million!

I would like to take this opportunity to nominate Jasmine Africawala for the Dallas Librarian of the Year 2013 award. Jasmine’s passion for education, learning, literature, and public service are evident in the way she performs her job at the Dallas Public Library.

Jasmine is a firm believer that, as Emile Buchwald once said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” She realized if we wanted to have adult readers we needed to grow them and that is what she set out to do with the “every child ready to read at Dallas” program. She began offering workshops as well as online resources to help parents and caregivers get their infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers ready to read. Using her many talents Jasmine applied for and was awarded a $10,000 grant to write and direct a DVD titled “Lily’s Book of Adventures” that gave parents fun ideas of how to effectively teach their children the six pre-reading skills. The program took off in popularity until they had to recruit volunteers to help teach the workshops.

Jasmine’s next project was to work with the “emergent readers parents program,” a program created to help children who are in school and struggling to read. Under her direction, she has doubled the number of DISD schools offering the program from 20 to 40!

Another project that is dear to her heart is the monthly story time and book giveaway at the Jesse Dawson Jail. One Saturday each month, Jasmine along with volunteers sits on the ground in a parking lot outside the state jail on Commerce Street and reads stories to children who are waiting in line with their parents to visit a relative WHI is incarcerated. After she reads a story the children are given books they can take home. What a wonderful way to create a positive experience for the children!

Not one to leave adults out of the equation, Jasmine has initiated GED and ESL classes at eight of our branches. Needless to say, there is a waiting list. She has also created a volunteer-based literacy program for adults at the library and opened a literacy center at the Dallas West Branch. As the coordinator for the library’s literacy program she is the library’s representative to the Dallas Literacy Coalition, a network of organizations working together to ensure all  Dallasites to read.

Jasmine is also the manager of Bookmarks, a branch library specifically for children that is located in NorthPark Mall. From here, she continues to carry out her mission of helping people learn to read and love books—a mission that is so important and that is eloquently expressed by Frederick Douglas, “Once you learn to read, you will be free forever.”

Ms. Ortega has developed a vast array of learning tools and transformed the library into a laboratory of information. Whether students are looking for books, conducting a research paper, or involved in distance-learning, the experience students receive has been profound. Ms. Ortega has opened doors for parents to learn more about parenting skills, students interested in learning new strategy skills in chess, and providing an opportunity for students to display student’s favorite book gallery. Ms. Ortega finds creative ways in making reading fun and engaging!

Mrs. Martin provided excellent service during her 15 years with Dallas and now as the new director of University Park. She has been a mentor to numerous librarians over the years and I feel she deserves to be recognized for a job well done. She greets everyone with a smile and will call you by name if you are a regular visitor. She works hard and is very dedicated to her job.

Mrs. Johnson is a woman who works beyond her regular hours to ensure students are informed about subjects addressed in addition to providing them with the much needed research; books; magazines; technology; and etc.

She has a library club for the students and provides training for the parents who need technical assistance to locate information and/or research.

In addition to this, she offers assistance to the students who are struggling/reluctant readers and writers. After this encounter, they love to read and write. She is a librarian with substance.

Mrs. Gray has been an educator for over 30 years (she’ll be mad at me if I told you the exact years) and has been at our campus that long. She is kind, helpful, and has a lot of patience for children. She works hard and promotes literacy—providing free books to our students throughout the school year.

I worked with Nancy for the past 7 years. She excels in organizational skills to provide a continuous rotation of students during the school year. She helped our campus for the past 5 years to rank the number 1 among the district in book circulation for different grade levels. Finally, she collaborates with teachers to embed technology and use of data bases in their lesson plans. She is truly an important collaborator!

As a mom and also one that home schools, the librarian is someone we see often! Aimee van Heyst has helped to make our library visits more meaningful. She willingly shares her knowledge to not only guide us toward quality books, but also to educate me as to how the Dallas Library can support our learning—I feel like an insider! This summer she created a reading adventure for the children who visit the Park Forest branch. To enhance summer reading, she devised a real “who dunnit” that the kids loved! We would check back each week for the next clue and then use our detective skills to find out which of the suspected librarians had kidnapped the library lobster. This fun detective pursuit took us all over the library learning as each clue was revealed. That is the kind of fun that can turn a kid into a real lover of books! Aimee truly embodies the spirit of someone who loves to learn and shares that with others!

Ms. La Tonya Hadnot is a current librarian at Julius Dorsey Elementary School of DISD. As a librarian, she is always willing to reach out to the students who need help with their homework, help to look for the book that they need, teach them necessary library skills, and above all, she is one of those who has nurturing characteristics that every educator must possess. Every time I tell my students to get ready for the library, my students would say “Yehayyyy, library time.” They got excited to see Ms. Hadnot and excited about the stories she reads to them and the books they need to checkout.

Kelly is super! She is very friendly and helpful. She is well read, you can tell her about a book you are looking for, and she will know which one you are describing, then help you locate it.

Ms. Streeter never complains. She sends our teachers information on contests, new videos, new books in the library, and any information that would be helpful to both students and staff. She also has started a book club. Our library wouldn’t be the same without her.

As is often the case with genius, many of Nan Dosker’s ideas and innovations seem so obvious once they are put into action. Vistors to DeGolyer Elementary school react by asking “Why doesn’t everyone do things this way?” I sometimes ask myself “Why didn’t I think of that?” The answer to both questions is that the rest of us are not Nan Dosker. Nan is the most committed, able and innovatiive school librarian that I have ever been around.

In addition to running a truly first rate elementary library, Nan supports the learning expeditions at Degolyer in a number of ways. She teaches research skills to students, contributes to school-wide professional development efforts and perhaps most importantly models excellence for the whole staff.

Nan has increased student learning in the library by making the library another classroom. The students visit the library on a regular basis whether it is being educated on library protocol, researching or an author visit. The library is a happening place at Degolyer Elementary School.

Ms Dosker makes our library at Degolyer Elementary School a delightful place for students to spend time. Both my sons love library time and spending time with books. They are excited whenever they bring home a new book that Ms. Dosker has shown them.

Sarah Daigrepont is a first year librarian who has transformed our library from one of clutter and chaos to one of openness, comfort, and accessibility. Our staff and students now love the library and enjoy checking out and reading on a regular basis!

Ruth Meza is a dedicated professional librarian who serves our students daily. She often has interesting programs for parents and special events for the children. She is always a great resource for anyone who needs assistance. She is most deserving of recognition for her many years of fine service.

Ms. May Shen works as a Children’s Librarian at the Arcadia Park & North Oak Cliff branches of the Dallas Public Library. Arcadia Park is connected to the Arcadia Park Elementary School, so she interacts daily with the school librarian as well as hundreds of students. Ms.Shen attracted my attention by mesmerizing a group of students, while expertly rapping a song from a children’s book or CD. Since then, she has taught me how to cut and paste on the computer, which was not easy for either of us. After Obama’s recent inauguration speech, I asked Ms. Shen To clarify his reference to North Korea’s nuclear tests. She gave me a little history and then referred me to library sources. May Shen is pretty close to my ideal librarian. She makes the experience somewhat hip.

Jill has consistently been able to answer wide ranging questions about services within the Dallas Community. Malcolm Gladwell calls this ability one of a “connector.” Such a skill is especially important in a city employee and in a librarian, yet I have rarely seen it identified as a skill desired in an employee. Jill is able to make these connections often without using a database or internet search. She is able to retain in her mind the information and pull it out on demand. She has helped me this way many times on many different topics. Bravo, Jill!

Ms. Walker’s passion for reading and motivating the school community to read is apparent every day! She creates numerous opportunities for students, parents, teachers, administrators and the school community to come together and engage in reading activities. Ms. Walker is truly the dress up queen! Whether she is Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, Princess Leia or The Cat in the Hat, she loves to dress up to bring the characters to life for the students. She collaborates with teachers and parents to assist them in meeting academic objectives and goals. She maintains a regular weekly schedule, which allows her to work with each student in the school on a regular basis. The library is warm and welcoming to all who enter through the doors. The library is well organized and kid friendly. Ms. Walker researches the latest and greatest authors, characters and books to keep the library collection current and inviting! She incorporates technology to keep the students, teacher and parents up to date on new trends. She truly encourages everyone she comes into contact with to foster a love for reading.
Ms. Walker, not only is a supreme librarian, she takes on any all additional responsibilities that are given to her with a smile. She coordinates field trips, buses, arts partners, Girls on the Run, tutoring, sunshine committee and the multicultural committee.
We are truly grateful to have such a magnificent librarian on our campus!

Ms. Carballo is an excellent librarian. She loves working with middle school students and promotes literacy through her creative projects. She treats the students with respect and students are eager to go to the library.

Patsy Preston is the librarian at Reinhardt Elementary School in Dallas. She is the best school librarian I have ever worked with. I have mentioned to others on many occasions that I wish there was a librarian of the year award. Now here is my chance to sing her praises.
Patsy is a very organized librarian. Her library is always in immaculate condition. She provides the students of Reinhardt with valuable lessons when visiting the library. She promotes literacy with many creative and innovative ideas. In fact, this Friday, March 1, she will be hosting a Read Across America event. Many volunteers will visit Reinhardt to read Dr. Seuss books to the students. She also participated in 12-12-12 with a volunteer reading event.
She knows each and every student at Reinhardt. She makes a special point to talk to students about their book preferences and interests. She always remembers what students and teachers ask for. You will smile when you find the book tucked into your mailbox. She sponsors two book fairs a year during which she raises money for much needed materials. She is also very involved with the garden area in the school courtyard. She has made it a special place in which to read on. Sunny day.
You will find Mrs. Preston in the library before school starts and long after the dismissal bell has rung. She is tireless in working with students, teachers, and parents. Going to the library is a special occasion for one and all at Reinhardt, thanks to Patsy Preston!!

Dr. Badia has transformed our Library into the “hub” of the school. She is constantly promoting the love of literacy, the appreciation of diferent cultures, the value of community service all thorugh the use of technology. It is without question that she should be the Librarian of the Year.

Stephania Byrdsong has made a huge impact at John B. Hood Middle School. It never ceases to amaze me how often she goes above and beyond what is expected of her. Students and teachers can count on her to gladly assist them in any way she can.

The library at our school has experienced an obvious upgrade since she became a part of the John B. Hood staff. There are more books and other resources available in all areas of interest, including science. My students have found the new, up-to-date books to be an enjoyable part of their learning experience.

In preparation for the science fair, Mrs. Byrdsong extended herself and the library, at anytime, to those that did not have necessary resources available to them at home. In addition to the information that I gave to the students, Mrs. Byrdsong also prepared a video, science fair station, and website suggestions for them. She even went as far as posting the Texas Standards and Learning Objective for each day that we spent in the library.  It was evident that she had definitely though things through, and planned according to the needs and requirements of our students. In the seven years that I have worked at John B. Hood, I had never had the red carpet rolled out for myself and the students before. Mrs. Byrdsong does just that, each and every day!

Stephania Byrdsong is not, by any means, an ordinary librarian. She is an exceptional one. I, Tamika M. Hollis, nominate her as the 2013 Librarian of the Year. She deserves that and so much more.

I think she is an outstanding librarian. She always finds book donations for the kids. She plans special events at the library and does a lot of interesting and exciting lesson with the students. She vigorously promotes reading programs to the students to get them motivated with reading. The students really enjoy going to her. She deserves it!!!

Ms. Aguirre is awesome. She does everything that she possibly can to encourage our students to be great readers. My first graders thoroughly enjoying visiting the library every week. They are always excited to see what she has in store for them!

I’d like to nominate Elvira Aguirre because she possesses an extraordinary sense of dedication not only to the library program at Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary, but also to the staff and students as a whole. 

I would like to nominate Phung (Pauline) Martin for the 2013 Librarian of the Year Award. Phung is currently a Medical Librarian for Children’s Medical Center-Dallas. She continuously and effectively promotes the use of the library’s services and collections, which help us to build, rebuild, and strengthen our local and public support. Please consider Phung, for she really deserves to be honored. Thank you!

I nominate Pauline Martin as Librarian of the Year. Pauline is a medical librarian at Children’s Medical CenterDallas and she goes above and beyond with our patients, families, and staff to exceed their needs and expectations.

Dana Brewster is an outstanding librarian who goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that the students and staff of Billy E. Dade middle school have access to supplemental academic resources to support and enhance schoolwide academic achievement. During her weekly media literacy lessons, Mrs. Brewster delivers lessons to students that are relevant and thought-provoking. Students are eager to come to the library, learn, and check out books for extended reading. I am proud to nominate our librarian, Mrs. Dana Brewster

Just one word: devoted. Best description: amazing human being. Mrs. Hare is one of those persons that just brings out the best of others.

I would like to nominate my librarian because she is very nice. I visit her in the library and she is always helping out and caring.

Sarah Boeglin is the manager of the Lochwood Branch Library, which is one of the five busiest branches of the Dallas Public Library System. In 2008, she assisted in kicking off and coordinating the citywide early literacy initiative, every child ready to read Dallas. She continues to promote literacy and access to information through daily interaction with customers and planning programs, such as a celebration of reading, which was held at the Lochwood Branch on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Eighty parents and children enjoyed an entertaining and educational presentation, and each child received a free book. Sarah shares her love of libraries and reading in many ways. She has spoken to students and parents at elementary schools’ ‘Career Days’ and ‘pta’ Meetings. She posts book reviews on the Dallas Public Library’s blog, ‘Booked Solid’. She informs customers of the wide variety of free resources, programs and classes that the dallas public library has to offer. Sarah encourages and supports her staff, peers, volunteers, and the lochwood branch library friends as they also enhance and promote the library.
Sarah provides meaningful customer service and manages a branch that the community enjoys using. Sarah’s passion and organizational skills, and the great team of employees at Lochwood earned them the Dallas Public Library’s Staff association ‘Unit of the month’ award in December 2012.

The Media Center Specialist at the townview Magnet Center – our librarian – Gracie Cortez – embodies the essence of the Big Read Dallas campaign. Located on a campus that is home to six exemplary and nationally renowned skills – librarian Cortez has found a way into the hearts of all our students. By selecting materials that are relevant to students in the six clusters – she has provided students with the opportunity to fully explore their career and academic choices. Librarian Cortez has organized and sponsored the Hispanic heritage and African American history programs adding a level of depth and understanding to our community. She has sponsored and lead the Townview Magnet Center Lulac chapter thus helping shape young minds and building our future leaders. The actions taken by Mrs. Cortez have demonstrated to the entire building all six campuses that the library can be the heart of a community. I enthusiastically nominate Mrs. Gracie Cortez – librarian extraordinaire – for the Big Read Dallas Librarian of the Year!

It is a pleasure to work with Ray Sablack. I have learned so much from him. He is a great role model and has touched the hearts of many of our patrons here at the Dallas Public Library. He goes above and beyond to make our community better!

 Her engagement with students is a major component at the school. She supports students with academic enrichment and with research. Ms. Rolater serves on several committees and is a leader at our school, working with staff and students on several enrichment projects.