Jennifer Kundakci is a Library Business Consultant in the Mississauga Library, and lead-chair of the Child and Youth Services Committee for the Ontario Public Library Association. Known for her innovative programming, she was the former Senior Department Head of Children's Services in the Toronto Public Library, with over 15 years experience working with children and youth. As an avid maker, you can find her spending a crafternoon designing and making clever things with her Cricut. Jennifer.kundakci@mississauga.ca

Shannon McGrady is the Program and Research Co-ordinator for Orangeville Public Library, and co-chair of the Child and Youth Services Committee for the Ontario Public Library Association. She is passionate about picture books, early literacy, and social justice. smcgrady@orangeville.ca

Michael/Michelle Rogowski has worked in School Libraries, Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, and Non-Profit Organizations for libraries. Currently, Michael/Michelle is working for the Canadian Federation of Library Associations, and still helps libraries across Canada in their child and youth programming. mrogowski@cfla-fcab.ca

Cameron Ray is a senior branch head with the Toronto Public Library, 2SLGBTQ+ selector, reviewer for Canadian Review of Materials (YA), and program lead for the online Talk About Books program. He is into early literacy skills, not censoring or banning books and a revival of the social contract and what that means for public spaces. cray@tpl.ca

Kim Trusty is a Youth Services Specialist at Toronto Public Library. She believes that audio books and comic books are real books and you can't (and shouldn't) tell her otherwise. ktrusty@tpl.ca

Amanda has worked in libraries for over 14 years, and continues to advocate for rural and small libraries and how they are integral in community networks. She loves storytime and beekeeping. Amanda.hodgkinson@springwaterlibrary.ca

Serena McGovern is a library lover, not a fighter. Currently she works at the Barrie Public Library as the Child and Youth Librarian where she is passionate about making library spaces and programs for everyone

Danika Bernard is a Branch Manager at Hamilton Public Library. She is experienced in programming, service design and technology and worked for Oakville Public Library, St. Albert Public Library, and Edmonton Public Library. Danika is dedicated to enhancing library services and spaces for children and families through collaboration, creativity, and human centered solutions.

Nicole has been working in libraries for over 15 years. She is currently the Programming and Outreach Coordinator for Caledon Public Library where she plans and facilitate programming for all ages. Nicole is an animal lover, a yogi, and an avid reader (of course!). Chrysalids by John Wyndham is her all time favourite book.

Leah Perron has worked in libraries for the past eight years, ranging from Sudbury to Niagara-on-the Lake. She is currently the award-winning Children’s Librarian at the Bracebridge Library. Leah’s passion for providing dynamic and educational experiences for all ages drives her to design diverse programming at the library and in outreach throughout the community. She is excited to be involved in the OPLA Children and Youth Services Committee. Her proudest achievements are significant contributions to a book on the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, winning the Independent Educator of the Year award from the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, and her puppeteering skills.