Janet Rene Damon, Ed.S, MLIS, is an educator with over twenty years of experience working with students and families as a librarian and literacy activist. She leads community building and storytimes that center books, joy, and justice through culturally responsive book clubs, events, and family engagement.
Her projects include, Black to Nature Book Club, Black Dads Storytime and Book Club, and Literacy Justice League a collaborative of nonprofits, mental health providers, retired educators, housing and food justice organizations. Our mission is to center and support access to diverse and culturally responsive books and ebooks for all families
Janet is a Library Journal Mover and Shaker Change Agent Honoree (2020) and the recipient of the Leadership Lamp Award for Equity by Denver Public Schools. She is the co-founder of Afros and Books, a literacy justice organization in her community. She co-leads the Women of Color affinity group of educators in DPS with more than 200+ members focusing on recruitment, retention, self-care, and work-life balance. Janet is also the founder of MixMomma, a multiracial mothering blog highlighting Denver’s diverse cultures, festivals, and family travel opportunities. In her spare time she dances and performs with the Intergenerational Women’s African Dance and Drum Ensemble.
janetrdamon@gmail.com
Her projects include, Black to Nature Book Club, Black Dads Storytime and Book Club, and Literacy Justice League a collaborative of nonprofits, mental health providers, retired educators, housing and food justice organizations. Our mission is to center and support access to diverse and culturally responsive books and ebooks for all families
Janet is a Library Journal Mover and Shaker Change Agent Honoree (2020) and the recipient of the Leadership Lamp Award for Equity by Denver Public Schools. She is the co-founder of Afros and Books, a literacy justice organization in her community. She co-leads the Women of Color affinity group of educators in DPS with more than 200+ members focusing on recruitment, retention, self-care, and work-life balance. Janet is also the founder of MixMomma, a multiracial mothering blog highlighting Denver’s diverse cultures, festivals, and family travel opportunities. In her spare time she dances and performs with the Intergenerational Women’s African Dance and Drum Ensemble.
janetrdamon@gmail.com