September’s Picks

September is a child of the legendary "Book It" program of the 80s, and STILL loves a pizza reward after finishing a good book. She's got a heart full of nerdy book puns and a mission to unite readers with their next paper soulmate.

Carrie’s Picks

Carrie is a poet, teacher, and bookseller living with a cat and a dog in Akron. You can find her looking at birds or pointing at flowers on trails.

Isaiah’s Picks

An Afrofuturist at heart, Isaiah loves stories that are fantastical, surreal, or just plain weird. Bonus points for futuristic settings featuring (and celebrating) diverse communities.

Adara’s Picks

Adara is an undergrad at Kent State majoring in International Relations and minoring in African Studies. When she’s  not in class she enjoys painting and listening to Tame Impala while writing poetry.

Sergio’s Picks

Sergio is a poet and longtime book lover. He loves reading on the beach, inside on a rainy day, or when twitter is dry.

Kira’s Picks

Kira is a nonbinary mother to 4 children, a poet and mixed media artist. Bookstores and Libraries are their sanctuary. Kira travels with a handful of poetry books & tarot cards, prepared in any moment, to quiet a very noisy life.

Julia’s Picks

Julia read 100 books in Kindergarten and participated in the Book Walk, where she got to wear a fabulous "100 Books" sash.