Well it’s ALMOST sweet summertime here in Virginia (school ends June 19 to be exact!) and that means a couple of things for me: It’s time for some serious self-care after being in education during a national pandemic. I’m headed to South Dakota for a mini getaway…I can’t wait to see Mt. Rushmore! It’s time to polish up on my summer professional development reading. I think as librarians it’s really important to make sure that we are always at the “top” of our game. I like to use summer to read 1 or 2 professional development books to refresh and reset before the new school year. It helps me feel energized and excited about going back to school (Keep in mind that I never start doing this until after 4th of July!) It also gives me new tips and ideas to try in the library, as things are always