Librarian of Wakanda - KC Boyd

K.C. Boyd serves as a school librarian within the District of Columbia Public Schools System. Previously, she held the position of Lead Librarian for the East St. Louis School District #189 in East St. Louis, IL. Her experience also includes roles as an Area Library Coordinator for Chicago Public Schools and a District Coordinator for the Mayor Daley Book Club for Middle School Students. A second-generation educator, Boyd holds Master’s degrees in Library Information Science, Media Communications, and Education Leadership. She was honored as the national 2022 School Library Journal Magazine "Librarian of the Year." Currently, Boyd is actively engaged in various executive boards and committees. She serves on the executive boards for the District of Columbia Library Association and Washington Teachers Union. Additionally, she is an active committee member for the American Library Association Chapter Council representing Washington D.C., as well as the EveryLibrary Institute/Advisory Board. Boyd is a member of the District of Columbia Public Schools Library Corps and serves on the AASL School Library Event Promotion Committee. Furthermore, Boyd holds the esteemed position of National Ambassador representing the Washington D.C. area for Checkology Virtual Classroom and The News Literacy Project. She is the recipient of the American Consortium for Equity in Education 2022 Excellence in Equity Award and the 2022 National Association of State Boards of Education "Policy Leader of the Year Winner." Known for her unwavering advocacy for school libraries, Boyd is highly regarded for her efforts in educating parents, teachers, and district officials on the importance of promoting leisure reading for children and teens. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and conference presenter at the national level. Boyd passionately believes that all children, regardless of economic circumstances, deserve access to books that reflect themselves and foster inquiry. For more information, Boyd can be reached through her website: http://www.kcboyd.com