Diane is an avid lifelong reader with many interests. She holds a Masters Degree in Library Science from the University of Iowa and worked in public libraries in Utah, Antigua, and Iowa for ten years, with emphasis on youth services. Along with reading and children's and young adult literature, her passions include travel and global cultures. She's lived abroad, traveled extensively, worked in international high school student exchange programs, and hosted several international students in her home. As a freelance writer, Diane has a regular column in LibrarySparks magazine and writes various