Welcome!
I’m Marta-Kate Jackson, a Youth Services Librarian & Manager from Michigan with 15+ years of experience in public libraries.
In addition to serving children and families, I’ve supported librarians and early childhood professionals through webinars, conference sessions, and workshops focusing on program development and cross-library collaboration.
Sharing is Caring
Librarians and educators are brimming with magical tips and tricks, and I’ve had the honor of learning from the best. The Youth Desk was created to pay it forward so you can spend less time planning and more time connecting with your readers.
Here you’ll find librarian, teacher, parent, and kid-approved program plans, book lists, outreach ideas, and bookish inspiration for use in the library, classroom, and home. I hope these resources make your day easier and brighter.
Thank You for Stopping By
The moments we’ve been given in life are precious, so thank you for choosing to spend a few of yours with me at The Youth Desk. I’m so excited to learn from you and spread the joy of reading together.
Say Hello!
Questions, concerns, literary musing you’d like to share? Please don’t hesitate to let me know!