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Jennifer Haakenson, MLIS University of Washington

Hello, my name is Jennifer Haakenson (She/Her) and I am a second year MLIS student at the University of Washington in Seattle. The Directed Fieldwork I will be doing this quarter is to assist in research design and implementation, assist in programming development, and support the Read-a-Rama summer camp online and in-person activities. My goal is to work with Dr. Michelle Martin and the Read-a-Rama research and assessment team to gain stronger research skills, continue to build my knowledge in DEI and childrens literature, and engage with/support our local community. Together the team will design the scope of the study and determine research methods and collect data to aid with Read-a-Rama's future programming possibilities and advancement.

 

Read-a-Rama is a childrens literacy program designed to help foster and create a love of reading for children of all ages. It includes active participation in read-alouds, crafting and cooking, music and dance, and community fellowship. As the Read-a-Rama website claimes, children "live books" where creativity, curiosity, and imagination are generated.  Read more about the Read-a-Rama program here. 

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The Read-a-Rama Research Team:

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  • Dr. Michelle Martin - Beverly Cleary Endowed Professor for Children and Youth Services at the University of Washington. ischool, MLIS Chair Person, co-Founder of the Read-a-Rama program.

  • Dr. Clayton Copland - Director of Laboratory for Leadership in the Equity of Access and Diversity at the University of South Carolina, and Read-a-Rama board member.

  • Katya Yefimova - University of Washington ischool PhD candidate.

  • Dr. J. Elizabeth Mills - PhD, University of Washington ischool.

  • Jennifer Haakenson - University of Washington MLIS candidate. 

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The Read-a-Rama Camp Programming Team:

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  • Dr. Michelle Martin - Beverly Cleary Endowed Professor for Children and Youth Services at the University of Washington. ischool, MLIS Chair Person, Co-Founder of the Read-a-Rama Program.

  • Jennifer Debaun-Holm, University of Washington MLIS candidate.

  • Sydney Geyer - University of Washignton MLIS candidate.

  • Jennifer Haakenson - University of Washington MLIS candidate.

  • Shanti Rahim - University of Washington MLIS candidate.

  • Craig Seasholes

  • Misha Savvateev 

  • Rachel Glanton

  • Kesha Howard 

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