Janet R. Damon, Ed.S, MLIS is a librarian and literacy engagement specialist who has spented more than twenty five years as an educator in a large urban district.  Her work centers community building through literacy activism and trauma-sensitive literacy instruction using inclusive literature. 

She creates thoughtful and impactful professional development sessions for teachers, special service providers, mental health professionals, and those who want to provide safe and nurturing spaces for youth.  Her work has been featured in School Library Journal, American Library Association, American Libraries, and Rocky Mountain PBS.