LaKeshia Darden is the Curriculum Materials/Media librarian for Wiggins Memorial Library at Campbell University. She received her undergraduate degree in English, B.S., from Fayetteville State University and her master’s degree in Library Science from North Carolina Central University.

LaKeshia is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at Fayetteville State University. LaKeshia also serves as an adjunct professor for the School of Education and teaches literacy courses. LaKeshia has served on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards jury (2017-2019) and served as the chair during 2019-2021.

LaKeshia specializes in EDI training in the workplace. Her research focuses on using children’s literature as a diversity training tool with adults.

Location: North Carolina

Keywords = Collection Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Children’s Literature, Higher Education

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