Romeo Rosales
Full time Librarian, father and husband, Romeo Rosales, Jr. holds an MLS from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX, a B.A. in History from The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX, and an A.A. in History from South Texas College in McAllen, TX. Romeo was born and raised in Pharr, TX, a border town that is part of the historic Rio Grande Valley. He is a contributor for Public Libraries Online, the companion website to the bi-monthly print publication "Public Libraries," the official magazine of the Public Library Association. He is also a published author and when he is not writing, he is spending all of his time with his wife Claudia and his son Azariah. Twitter: @Rrsls10
On Creating Bookshelves For An All-Digital Public Library
April 16, 2019Working for the nation's first all-digital library is unique in so many ways, but creating digital bookshelves that patrons love is quite a difficult task.
Latina Authors From the Texas-Mexico Border You Should Know
March 29, 2019
Books Whose Endings Made-Up for Their Lackluster Start
March 26, 2019Not all great books are great throughout. Many books start off rough and can even be boring, but their great endings make up for it.
Movies You Didn’t Know Were Books First
March 22, 2019
Librarians and Their Memorable Patron Interactions
February 12, 2019A public librarian details some of the wildest patron interactions he has had. From violent patrons to strange ones, this librarian has seen it all.
The 2019 Audie Awards
February 9, 2019
Tapping into Beer History with Books and Beer
February 1, 2019
On Only Reading Nonfiction in 2019
January 16, 2019A public librarian's take on why he will only read nonfiction in 2019. From history and natural history to biology and social sciences, there is no limit.
3 Recommended Reads for Universal Human Rights Month
December 19, 2018This December, pick up one of these books for Universal Human Rights month, highlighting nonfiction about immigrant, queer, and Native experiences.
Books for Latinos by Latinas
December 8, 2018
Latinx Authors Send Open Letter to Middleton School District
November 7, 2018Latinx authors penned an open letter to the Middleton School District after images of educators dressed as the border wall made rounds on social media.
Books About The US Role In The Fleeing of Central American Migrants
November 4, 2018
Recommended Podcasts About Libraries and Librarians
November 2, 2018
The Underrated 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
October 20, 2018