Jennifer Kleinknecht

Smile And Stand Tall: A Poem For The HBW Class Of 2019

You started out in fifth grade. You came through our doors a child. Running around at recess Carefree, breathless, wild. You were small but you were growing With baby...

The Magic Of Books, Or Why I Really, Really Want You To Support The VFEE Book Fair

I have always loved books, which should come as no surprise. I’m a school librarian. If I didn’t love reading, I would be in...

In Defense of Good Old-Fashioned Teaching

I want to start off by saying that I am not afraid of change. Okay, that isn’t entirely truthful. I think all humans are...

One Librarian’s Take On March Madness

March Madness is the time of year when most people become somewhat obsessed with college basketball. I do not watch basketball, but if I...

Grading Some Work On A Tuesday Evening

Whose words these are I think I know. No name is on this paper though; I cannot read the writing here. I think and drink my coffee...

What Does The Verona Public Library Mean To Me?

What does a library mean to me? It’s a world of possibility Where people always welcome me To relax and dream and sip some tea. And you never...
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