Erin Downey Howerton

Erin Downey Howerton has over 15 years of experience in public libraries of various sizes. Currently, she manages youth services in a busy downtown urban library. She holds an MA in English from Kansas State University and an MSLIS in Library and Information Science from Florida State University, with an emphasis in youth services. Erin has reviewed for VOYA, IndiePicks, and Booklist magazines in all areas of children’s, teen, and adult fiction and non-fiction. A member of REFORMA and ALA, Erin’s past professional contributions include serving on the Margaret A. Edwards committee as well as chairing the Printz Award committee. Currently, Erin serves as the chair of the Booklist Editorial Advisory Board