Tracie D. Hall

Executive director, American Library Association

Executive director of the American Library Association

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A lifetime fighting for social justice, digital literacy, and access to information helped South LA native Tracie D. Hall snag the eminent Literarian Award.

This year’s Literarian Award goes to Watts library champion

A lifetime fighting for social justice, digital literacy, and access to information helped South LA native Tracie D. Hall snag the eminent Literarian Award.

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