About Me

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Nicole at the Eric Carle Picture Book Museum

My Formal Bio

Nicole is a Children’s Services Librarian in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Nicole is responsible for programming for children of all ages (birth - 5th grade). Nicole is passionate about diversity in Children’s Literature and shares her passion for this topic by facilitating workshops for pre-service teachers at the local college in the community where she works.

Nicole doing storytime on Halloween 2023. Photo credit: Dan Klenck

Muttilda "Tilly" Waffles

Nicole presenting a workshop for educators. Photo credit: Dan Klenck

My Informal Bio

Favorite Animals:

Dogs - especially my dog, Tilly
Unicorns
Miniature Highland cows
Naked mole rats
Capybaras
Otters
Shetland ponies

Favorite Children's Book Genres:

Fantasy
Graphic Novels
Humor
Realistic Fiction

Favorite Foods (Savory):

Tostones
Pizza
Potatoes

Favorite Foods (Sweet):

Chocolate
Gummy bears

Favorite Place to Read:

At home, in my favorite chair, with my favorite blanket, a nice cup of tea, some snacks, a plushie, and my dog Tilly