Quick Questions with Jina

Jina

WOC+Lib Editor

What's something you're reading or watching right now? Tell us about it.

I just finished reading “Heavy” by Kiese Laymon and I am currently reading “The Yellow House” by Sarah Bloom. As far as TV watching, I binged watched “Snowfall” on Hulu and “Queen Sono” on Netflix and loved them both. I have also really enjoyed “My Brilliant Friend” on HBO.

How are you staying grounded during this time?

I have been speaking with family and friends via phone daily which has been uplifting. I do a lot of reading and cooking and enjoy finding free online content such as author talks, art exhibitions, exercise sessions and renowned dance parties.

What is something you want to learn more about?

I want to learn more about the creative writing process, developing plot, characters, etc. I am taking an online writing workshop to gain more knowledge in that area.

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Who do you want to be in 5 years?

I want to be a director of a library that serves BIPOC and an author with a bestselling novel of course!

What legacy do you wish to leave as a Kick Ass Librarian in the field?

If I were to leave a legacy, I'd want it to be about giving back. To the community, to my colleagues, to anyone new in the profession. I believe in lifting each other up.

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What legacy do you wish to leave as a Informational Professional in the field?

In addition to giving underserved communities the very best service and resources, I want to energize the community, get them excited about all that the library has to offer and recruit more people of color to the profession.

What’s your favorite section in a bookstore or library?

African Diaspora Literature