Last year, we asked each other, librarians, our reviewers, and readers to share their sure-bet reads that fans of specific genres will love. These are some of the picks for narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and biographies!
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In only three years at Sablatura Middle School, Rachael Welsh has made a significant impact through multiple initiatives, including her “Adopt a Shelf” program that received the Texas Library Association’s 2025 Branding Iron Award.
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Jenny Pedersen, librarian at Deschutes Public Library, not only maintains the print and electronic resources that provide area residents with legal information but also “coordinates programs and services that truly transform lives,” according to nominator Catherine Jasper, DPL’s Adult Services Supervisor.
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Nominated for her collaborative prowess, Ellen Paul builds community within her state’s small libraries through strategic planning cohorts. She is the executive director of the Connecticut Library Consortium.
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At Kenosha Public Library’s (KPL) Southwest Library Teen Space, Megan Nigh creates a space that is safe, fun, and respected—one where teens return day after day.
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Kelly Lamm has built relationships with over 20 community partners and county stakeholders in a small community outside of Portland, working to address needs like food aid, addiction support, mental health treatment, housing support, and additional social services assistance.
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Amanda Hunt is known as the NextGenLibrarian on several social media sites, including TikTok, where she has nearly 10,000 followers and almost 100,000 likes. She has used her platforms to discuss Texas book bans.
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Leah T. Dudak found her purpose when she joined Urban Librarians Unite (ULU). She's involved with the Library Worker Support Network, in which library peers help find solutions to trauma in the workplace.
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Today we will be sharing our 2026 Movers & Shakers who have been recognized as Advocates in their professions. Please take a moment to congratulate selected individuals as we highlight them! 🎉
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When tasked with creating a new student advisory board for her library, April Ibarra Siqueiros started with a student-centered foundation. The board is now in its fourth year, an accomplishment that sets her group apart.
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As Collection Development Librarian at Bronx Community College, Nelson Santana does more than simply purchase books and materials—he connects people to resources and information, and to each other.
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