Our Team.

I am from San Francisco,  and I am currently studying cell and molecular biology at Northeastern University. I have always loved reading, as it has always been a way to wind down at the end of the long day, especially with a good mystery or sci-fi novel

Emily! is from California. She is a senior at Mercersburg Academy, a boarding school in South-central Pennsylvania. As a child she grew up moving around all over the world, and one of the few habits she has kept with her is reading daily. She absolutely valued literacy at a young age. With her upbringing, she has been able to form connections with communities in many countries, so her hope is to optimize those relationships into collaboration on projects which improve school libraries. She looks forward to meeting and working with new people on new projects!

Astha is from Bengaluru, India. She is passionate about women's and children's rights and deeply interested in the fields of culture and linguistics. When she is not working towards positive change, you'll find her practicing on the volleyball court or hiking mountain trails.

Elsa is a teacher specialising in children with special needs. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of her students, Elsa creates a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. She collaborates with parents, therapists, and other educators to develop customized strategies and support plans for each child with special needs in her classroom.

Damith is a teacher in Sri Lanka. He is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential through identifying their unique talents and help nurture them. He has spent all his teaching career helping disadvantaged children in remote rural schools in Sri Lanka. Vimukthi was instrumental in setting up the first booksrack sponsored school library in Sri Lanka. He continues our efforts in Sri Lanka by supporting our school library initiatives  in the country.

Binh is a school librarian in Lotus Valley Primary School in Vietnam. Her role as a mentor and guide extends beyond the library's shelves, enriching the educational journey of her students and the entire school community. She is a member of International Association of School Librarianship (IASL).

Zakir Hossain is a K-12 Educator, Teacher-Librarain and Independent Researcher. Besides his MLIS degree, he holds an M.Ed. degree in Advanced Teaching. It is his passion to research, network, and share knowledge about school librarianship, especially regarding reading for pleasure, research skills and academic integrity literacy development. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Zakir has also lived in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland. Currently, he is the Vice President of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting school libraries and librarians. His contributions to the community have been recognized through several awards and grants, including the Takeshi Murofushi Research Award and the Diljit Singh Leadership Development Grant.

Claire is a passionate problem solver, mentor, and advocate in the world of education. She was once shortlisted for the ASLA Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year award. She has contributed to the Students Need School Libraries campaign for five years and is very proud of her contributions.