Judith Paradis, in loving memory

Judi Paradis, beloved Plymtpon librarian, friend, wife, mother, daughter, and dedicated community member.

In loving Memory:

February 2, 1959 - April 28, 2019

Memorial Read Aloud in Honor of Judi Paradis

A big thank you to Vista Worldlink for donating their time and services to make the streaming possible.

Ms. Paradis served as MSLA Appointee to State Legislative Commission on the Status of School Libraries in Massachusetts, 2014-2018. She worked with Dr. Carol Gordon, Dr. Robin Cicchetti (shown here) and representatives from educational and library organizations and agencies to evaluate equitable access to school library programs in Massachusetts. The Commission's final report: The Massachusetts School Library Study: Equity and Access for Students in the Commonwealth is available through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Make a Donation in Honor of Ms. Paradis

St. Matthew Food PantryBob Carter, Treasurer143 Forest StArlington, MA 02474

Friends of the Waltham Family School 510 Moody St.Waltham, MA 02453

Massachusetts School Library AssociationJudi Paradis Memorial GrantDonations can be made here.

Help keep the Plympton Librarystocked with beautiful booksby purchasing books in Ms. Paradis'honor from the Judi Paradis Memorial Wish List on Amazon.

Articles:

Paradis, Judi. "Building a Reading Culture." School Library Connection, February 2018, schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/2137087.

Paradis, Judi. "Supporting ELL Families through the School Library." School Library Connection, November 2017, schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/2129166.

Paradis, Judi. "Exploring Your School Continent by Continent: An Approach to Multicultural Sharing." School Library Connection. ABC-CLIO, 2016. Web. 8 Feb. 2016.