Lila Denning is the acquisitions coordinator for the seven libraries of the St. Petersburg (FL) Library System. Lila has worked in circulation, reference, and has done programming for children, teens, and adults. Beyond her current role in her library, she trains librarians nationwide on passive reader advisory. Her long, rambling road to the library included stops as a manager of a comic book store, a manager at Barnes and Noble, and a stint at a brokerage firm, among other adventures. In addition to her MLIS, Lila has an MA in Religious Studies with a focus on Holocaust Studies. She currently serves as a volunteer coordinator for the Horror Writers Association and public liaison, co-chair of the Bram Stoker Awards.

Presenting at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21​

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