Hi, I’m Ms. McNerney– but most people here at OE call me Ms. Mac. I love my job helping readers discover and develop their own reading passions. I often laugh at myself and at books, and I’ve been known to shed a few tears over books as well. I won’t apologize about that because I believe reading should make you feel things. I wants you to feel things too. I believe passionately in equality, access for all, and that libraries are one of the great American institutions that helps put all people on an equal playing field. I also likes popcorn, FYI.
My first love is my family, including my three dogs, a dog-like cat, and two guinea pigs. Luckily I’ve got a big heart– other loves include my students, countless fictional characters (especially in romance novels) and people who embrace copious exclamation mark use!! My professional journey includes teaching at the elementary, middle, high school and college level– but my dream job is working as a school librarian. Career highlights also include serving on many American Library Association book award committees including the Michael L. Printz award, the William C. Morris award, Best Fiction for Young Adults, and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. I also spent several years writing Young Adult book reviews for Kirkus (another professional dream come true).
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