Meet the Board: Anne Hamland, Director at Large

It's a new year and we have a new YSS Board!  This series will introduce each board member with some enchanting questions and even more enchanting photos.

Anne Hamland, Director at Large

Name & Library

Anne Hamland, Wisconsin Valley Library Service

What was your favorite childhood book?

Ender's Game/Ella Enchanted: The first time I can remember staying up late into the night to read was with Ella Enchanted. It was the first book where the villian and plot made me angry, heartbroken, and then elated. Ender's Game was the first book that challenged me to consider politics, manipulation, and the ethics of sacrificing or acting for the "greater good." I firmly believe that children should read Ender's Game... and then read it again in high school and AGAIN as adults. You'll get something new out of it each time.

In what format do you like to read? EBooks? Print? Graphic Novel? Audiobook? Why?

 PRINT BABY! Print is comforting, calming for me and seeing my progress as I make my way through a thick book is satisfying while also instilling a competive urge to finish the book. I LOVE audiobooks (OverDrive and Libby ROCK!) for days at home with sick kiddos or house chores. I fly through cooking and dishes when I have a good book.

What do you like to do in your free time to recharge?

 Read, house projects. We've been in our house for a year, but our darn kids keep us so busy! My perfect day would be HGTV muted on the tv, audiobook playing, while my hands are busy with a house project or laundry. Yes, I said laundry.

What are you reading right now?

 Hey Kiddo (print) and Crazy Rich Asians (audiobook), yes I know I'm a little behind. That's what two kids under two does to you!

What is your biggest goal for YSS in 2018?

 For youth librarians across Wisconsin to know how YSS can serve and support them! YSS provides many useful resources (YSS blog and conference sessions are a MUST), but I believe the friendships and mentorships that naturally form between youth librarians is the most important peice. YSS provides opportunities for gathering with fellow youth librarians to learn about hot topics and professional practice and for building solid support systems. 

Anything else you’d like to share?

Go to the YSS social and any YSS session at WAPL for a great professional, educational and valuable relationship building time!

Contact Anne: ahamland@wvls.org

Meet the Board: Claire Parrish, Director at Large

It's a new year and we have a new YSS Board!  This series will introduce each board member with some enchanting questions and even more enchanting photos.

Claire Parrish, Director at Large

Name & Library

Claire Parrish, Rice Lake Public Library

What was your favorite childhood book?

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf

Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce

In what format do you like to read? EBooks? Print? Graphic Novel? Audiobook? Why?

I like print and ebooks.  Print because I love holding the book in my hands and ebooks so no one knows I'm reading really bad trashy romance novels!

What do you like to do in your free time to recharge?

Read while snuggled up with my kittens, binge watch murder mystery shows, and go for walks

What are you reading right now?

I just started Cherry by Nico Walker and I'm also listening to Becoming by Michelle Obama on audio.  I tend to space out when listening to audio books, so I'm challenging myself to pay attention this year. These are both kind of heavy, so I'm also about to start The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the best burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding, which will hopefully balance things out. 

What is your biggest goal for YSS in 2018?

Some of my goals include offering some great webinars through Powerhouse Presents and coordinating awesome meet-ups through-out the state to facilitate idea sharing, professional development, and fun!  YSS is such an amazing resource and group of people, I want all YS librarians in the state to join us!

Contact Claire: claireparrish@ricelakegov.org

Meet the Board: Emily Zorea, Director At Large

It's a new year and we have a new YSS Board!  This series will introduce each board member with some enchanting questions and even more enchanting photos.

Emily Zorea, Director at Large

Name & Library

Emily Zorea; Ithaca School District Library

What was your favorite childhood book?

The Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 

In what format do you like to read? EBooks? Print? Graphic Novel? Audiobook? Why?

I love reading eBooks on my kindle paperwhite! That one device ensures that I always have a book with me, and I am able to take advantage of 5-10 minutes of random waiting that happens so often. I also love Audiobooks, and Libby makes it so easy to get them on my phone. I listen to most audiobooks while running or bicycling. 

What do you like to do in your free time to recharge?

 Cook! I love delicious food and it makes me happy to make new recipes. I also love to run, read, and go on family drives with my family. 

What are you reading right now?

 Just finished The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century last night. Started on When Dimple Met Rishi today. I am trying to read in a multitude of genres this year, not just my favorites. 

What is your biggest goal for YSS in 2018?

 Create and strengthen partnerships with WEMPTA.

Contact Emily: emily.zorea@ithaca.k12.wi.us