Elaine Czarnecki

Elaine Czarnecki is a literacy consultant specializing in early literacy and evaluation. Elaine has provided consulting, professional development, and evaluation services for a variety of initiatives across the country since first beginning her work with public libraries in 2001. Her recent library projects include the Hatchlings initiative in Maryland, and the PA One Book and Play & Grow initiatives in Pennsylvania. Elaine currently serves as Project Coordinator for Every Child Ready to Read at New York Libraries. She is the co-author of Every Child Ready for School: Helping Adults Inspire Children to Learn, published by ALA Editions, Tender Topics: Picture Books about Childhood Challenges, published by Huron Street Press, and the Every Child Ready to Read Toolkit for Serving Early Childhood Educators.