Glenna Matteson is originally from New Mexico where her family has lived for generations, but has been a Washington transplant for 3 years where she works as a Teen Services Librarian at the Kitsap Regional Library.

 

She received her master's degree in library and information science from the University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill, where she focused on youth services and library services to marginalized populations. Her thesis was entitled, "Stepping Out of Our Bubble: Developing Actively Diverse Collection Management Policies for Youth Literature."

 

Glenna has worked at Title 1 schools, libraries in resource scarce neighborhoods, and has facilitated youth programming ranging from author visits to how to make the best slime. Above all, she is committed to advocating for youth voices and following their lead. 

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