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Founder Series | Day 1

Today’s presentation sparked an important reminder:

Leadership isn’t about leaving your lived experience behind. It’s about leading because of it.

Every story shared on stage reflected a simple truth: our backgrounds shape how we see challenges, build solutions, and serve our communities. What some may see as obstacles often become the very experiences that make us more empathetic, innovative, and effective leaders.

At ¡WEPA! líbros, that belief is woven into everything we do. The communities we serve deserve leaders who don’t just understand diversity—they’ve lived it.

🎥 In today’s Founder Reflection, Veronica shares why leading with lived experience isn’t a weakness to overcome. It’s one of the greatest strengths a leader can bring. American Library Association

📚 Librarian Pick of the Day!

Meet Natalia Marin from Elkhart Public Library , sharing one of her favorite discoveries from the ¡WEPA! líbros booth at .

Today’s pick: Cuentan que ocurrió en una noche de brujas 🎃

One of our favorite parts of American Library Association Annual Conference is hearing directly from librarians about the books that spark curiosity, joy, and meaningful conversations with young readers.

Thank you, Natalia, for sharing your recommendation! ❤️

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