A smiling woman stands in a library, holding an open book. She is wearing glasses, a mustard-colored shirt, and a cream knit cardigan, with bookshelves on either side and soft natural light coming through a window in the background.

Crystal Hamlin ’19 (school librarianship endorsement) was recognized with the 2024 James Region School Librarian of the Year Award from the Virginia Association of School Librarians. The award recognizes Hamlin’s value as an instructional partner, her innovation as an information specialist and her continued advocacy for the library.

As middle/upper-school librarian at the Steward School in Richmond, Virginia, she has worked to bring life to the library, lining up guest speakers, teaming up with local bookstores and creating student wellness spaces. “Being a school librarian is the greatest job in the world!” Hamlin said as she accepted the award.

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