Sarah Park Dahlen

Sarah Park Dahlen is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at St. Catherine University. Her research focuses on diversity in youth literature, multicultural representation, and equity in library services. She co-edited the book *Diversity in Youth Literature: Opening Doors Through Reading* and is currently writing a book on Asian American youth literature with Paul Lai.

In her 2017 American Libraries column *Diversify Everything*, Dahlen emphasizes the importance of diverse literature for young readers and calls for proactive collection development in libraries to combat normalization of white supremacy. She advocates for librarians to provide 'mirror and window' reading experiences through inclusive material selection.

Her work bridges library science with social justice, addressing how librarians can serve both diverse and homogenous communities through culturally responsive practices. Dahlen's scholarship intersects with educational equity, publishing industry critiques, and anti-racist library policies.