Lainie Yank, Reference Assistant
I started working as a Reference Assistant for Adult Services at Whitefish Bay Public Library in October of 2025. As a current student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I'm pursuing an MLIS degree with a public library concentration and an MA in English with a concentration in literature and cultural theory. I was so excited to start the Reference Assistant position because I hope to work as a full-time librarian after graduation. When I'm not studying, teaching, or tutoring--or at the library--I can be found watching a Brewers game, at a local trivia night, or going to a concert in Milwaukee.
l.yank@wfblibrary.org
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
The essays in this anthology are not only stunningly engaging in their subject matter, but showcase Didion's writing at its very best: sharp observations that intimately capture the essence of 1960s America and craft an enduring mythos that is paradoxically timeless.
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Future Home of the Living God
Erdrich's first foray into dystopian speculative fiction follows Cedar, a pregnant woman on the run from the government, while incorporating themes of eco fiction, feminism, autonomy, and survival.
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Jane Eyre
At the intersection of gothic fiction and romance, Jane Eyre is a mesmerizing coming-of-age Victorian novel whose titular protagonist faces a lifelong series of hardships and must rely on her strong will and morals as she seeks both belonging and freedom.
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Freedom is a Constant Struggle
In this collection, Davis shrewdly elucidates the importance of intersectionality in both historic and contemporary liberatory struggles for civil rights. Her voice is both authoritative and accessible, building analysis through a series of interviews, speeches, and essays.
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