Multitasking in Molokai: Diane Mokuau, 2021 School Librarian of the Year A steadfast advocate for cultural values and new perspectives, this Hawaii librarian enriches the lives of her high school students and her community.

For decades, Diane Mokuau has helped draw students into environmental initiatives. “Of the over 7,000 residents, many strongly embrace Hawaiian cultural values and practices tied to the aina (earth),” says Cynthia Delanty, branch manager of the Molokai Public Library.

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🎉 Congratulations to John F. Kennedy Elementary librarian, @themisterlibrary.bsky.social, for being named @slj.com's #SchoolLibrarianOfTheYear! We applaud your dedication to libraries & fostering a love of reading! #JCPSLibraries #LibrariansLeadingTheWay #LiteracyRoadTrip #ReadersAreLeaders