Welcome to our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025!

First up, meet Leah Gregory, School Library Membership Coordinator at the Illinois Heartland Library System. Leah was honored in the Advocates category, and is referred to as the "Librarian's Librarian" for her work supporting school librarians all across Illinois!

In this episode, we discuss Leah's unexpected career trajectory to librarianship, her advocacy and support work at the Illinois Heartland Library System, and her experience being named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker!

You won't want to miss this episode!!

Listen to the You Can't Shelve this Podcast here!

Reach out to Leah at: lgregory@illinoisheartland.org