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Rachel Strolle

location-pin Downers Grove, Illinois

School: Dominican University

Expertise: books

Rachel Strolle

  • Published in BuzzFeed, Paste Magazine and the Barnes & Noble Teen Blog
  • Recipient of a James Patterson Holiday Bookseller Bonus (2017)

Experience

Rachel is a full-time librarian in the Chicago suburbs writing about books, with a focus on YA, for Reader's Digest and several other media outlets, including BuzzFeed and Paste Magazine. She's been on the team for two of the largest kid lit book festivals in the country. Her first job was at an independent bookstore, where she helped create and run book-themed summer camps for teens.

Education

Dominican University
Master of Library & Information Science

Articles

25 Greek Mythology Books and Retellings That’ll Take You Back in Time

From graphic novels to historical fiction to teen reads and more, these Greek mythology books appeal to a range of readers

The 25 Best Fantasy Book Series Ever Written

Magical worlds, mythical beasts and fan-favorite characters—you'll find them all in the best fantasy book series of all time

I’m a Librarian, and These Are the 20 Best Drama Books I’ve Ever Read

From romantic dramas and family sagas to dramatic thrillers and historical epics, these are the librarian-recommended drama books you won't be able to put down