Sara Smith

Sara Smith is the District Librarian in California’s Central Valley. Previously, she was a high school teacher librarian and a high school English teacher. She also professionally reviews manga and graphic novels for Booklist and School Library Journal. She has written articles for California English, Diamond Bookshelf, and Booklist. She has also appeared as a podcast guest on School Librarians United and The Literacy Advocate. Sara has enjoyed touring the country as a speaker at conferences such as the American Library Association’s Annual Conference, American Association of School Librarians Annual Conference, and the School Library Journal Summit. When not surrounded by books, Sara enjoys the company of her partner, her two cats, and her succulent garden. 

book cover for Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings (AASL Standards–Based Learning Series)
Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings (AASL Standards–Based Learning Series)