New Podcast! EDISJ with Jessica Bratt
Our guest is Jessica Bratt, Youth Services Manager at the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Library. Jessica began the DigiBridge partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools, and received national recognition as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She writes reviews for library trade publications, serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Library Association, and on the ALA 2019 Coretta Scott King Book Award Jury Committee. She presents nationwide on “Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes.” She was interviewed for MTV’s article “In Trump’s America, Activist Librarians Who Won’t Be Shushed.” Jessica is also currently a presenter with PLA’s traveling workshop, “Social Justice and Public Libraries: Equity Starts with Us.” Her newest adventure revolves around trying to balance her gaming life with motherhood.
RESOURCES FOR THIS PODCAST
PLA Workshop – Social Justice and Public Libraries – Equity Starts with Us
DigiBridge Partnership Grand Rapids (MI) Public Library and Grand Rapids
One Book, One City Grand Rapids
Library Journal Mover & Shaker – Jessica Bratt
Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes
In Trump’s America – Activist Librarians Who Won’t Be Shushed
