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Booktalkers
Five booktalkers run the BOOKS 2 U program, which is able to reach many more children through the dedicated efforts of several valued, highly trained volunteers.
Committed volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Services.
Cathy Schneider, Books 2 U Coordinator
Contact: 503.988.5583 or e-mail cathys@multcolib.org
- University of Oregon undergraduate and graduate work and lifelong Ducks fan
- Presenter, 2007 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference
- Presenter, Multnomah County/City of Portland Cultural Diversity Conference, 2001
- Recipient of the 2000 Oregon Book Awards - Walt Morey Special Award for contributions to children's literature
- Previously worked in education publishing with Macmillan and USA TODAY
- Former special education teacher and reading specialist
Carol Silva, Books 2 U Outreach Specialist, Middle School
Contact: 503.988.4031 or e-mail carols@multcolib.org
- Graduate Teacher Education Program, Portland State University
- BS, Environmental Planning & Management: Park Administration & Interpretation, University of California Davis
- Presenter, 2007 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference
- Presenter, 2006 Oregon State Library Focus on Children and Youth Adults Institute
- Presenter, Multnomah County/City of Portland Cultural Diversity Conference, 2001
- In the past Carol has worked for The Math Learning Center, David Douglas and Alum Rock Unified school districts and the Youth Science Institute.
Joaquin Sampson, Books 2 U Outreach Specialist
Contact: 503.988.4121 or e-mail joaquins@multcolib.org
- University of Missouri BA, Communications (Theater minor)
- Masters of Education, Portland State University
- Presenter, 2007 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference
- Substitute Teacher, Portland Public Schools, for six years
- Professional Actor, Portland, Oregon, occasionally
Ebonee Bell, Books 2 U Outreach Specialist
Contact: 503.988.3067 or e-mail eboneeb@multcolib.org
- Smith College undergraduate degree in English (Art Studio minor)
- Masters of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Presenter, 2007 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference
- Previously worked in education as a teacher, tutor and mentor
- AIDS prevention volunteer