About Miss Rosie Reads

Welcome to Miss Rosie Reads! I'm so happy to have you here and can't wait to help you feel seen and appreciated.

My name is Miss Rosie and my background is Colombian/American. I am first generation, which means my family immigrated to the United States. I was born in Chicago, Il. My first language is Spanish and I strive to give my library community authentic and diverse programs, especially Spanish.

Books have been my universe since I was very little. Books helped me learn English, my librarian at my branch was my super hero, and the world was mine to explore! I worked for 16 years at an Indie Children's Bookstore in Oak Park called Magic Tree Bookstore and that is where I discovered my calling as a librarian. I have an LTA., Library Technical Assistant Certification, and I have been a Youth Services librarian since 2013.

My specialty is early childhood, multicultural programs, and I am Cultural Literacy Specialist for South Holland Public Library. I was also an Outreach librarian and Storytime Coordinator for 7 years for Forest Park Public Library. It was the best time. I visited preschools and Daycares in the area and local businesses and brought Storytime (Spanish, English, and bilingual) into the community.

I have been a regular reviewer for American Library Association Booklist Magazine since 2017. You can check out my reviews for Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction books, and Spanish Language Books for all ages.

Mission Statement

Miss Rosie Reads inspires a love of reading and bilingual literacy by celebrating diverse stories and empowering families, educators, and librarians with creative resources and programs. Drawing from her experience as a first-generation Latina, Miss Rosie understands the unique needs of multicultural communities and is dedicated to fostering cultural pride. Through engaging book recommendations, she sparks a lifelong passion for reading and learning.