Emilie Hanson

I am the early literacy youth services librarian at Ridgedale Library (Hennepin County Library system).

I love working (and playing) with children and teens, reaching out and helping others. I like fun. My best self wishes to be creating and absorbing others' creativity each moment, curiosity abounding.

I care about social justice, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.

I read comic books and graphic novels, picture books through middle grade novels featuring POC/LGBTQIA+ characters, and occasionally give presentations to other librarians (on comics/graphics and diversity, mostly), write poetry, and do an awful lot of storytime planning. I also make comic book jewelry in my spare time. I have been known to rock climb and bike around, though I seem to be getting (physically) lazier as I age.

I have strong feelings, am a devoted friend, and have professional skills in being both excited and worried. This usually results in excellent work, all considered.

Formerly: (Solo) Librarian at Science House: A Resource Center for Educators, a special collection of STEM resources (physical materials and beyond!) at the Science Museum of Minnesota. 2017 Chair of the Diversity and Outreach Roundtable for the Minnesota Library Association.

I am a graduate of St. Catherine University with my Masters in Library and Information Science.