She worked for seven years in various roles at the Enoch Pratt Public Library, including a stint as assistant to former Pratt director (and now Librarian of Congress) Carla Hayden. Although she’s originally from New York, and currently working as the director of the Newport News Public Library in Virginia, her roots in Baltimore are strong. “Every great community needs a great library system in order to truly thrive,” says Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, the incoming director of the Baltimore County Public Library’s 19 branches. Incoming Director of the Baltimore County Public Library, 42 “As more people crave personal and meaningful experiences, I think small businesses are going to thrive.” “Even before COVID hit, there was a reevaluation happening in what people consider important and what brings value to their lives,” she says. That COVID-19 will ultimately be a boon for her business. Like all small-business owners, Fleischaker has had her ups and downs lately, but she believes (Fleischaker even spotted a marriage proposal at one of her shops!) While in-person book signings and readings are on hold due to the pandemic, she still hosts virtual book clubs, and she recently spearheaded “A Virtual Variety Show” to benefit Writers in Baltimore Schools, which provides creative writing workshops to Baltimore City students. After 20 years on the marketing and publicity end of publishing, the devoted bibliophile says she was craving “actual human connection.” Her bookstores are beautifully curated, welcoming places that encourage browsing, lingering, and lively conversation. The owner of Greedy Reads bookstores-her first one in Fells Point, and her latest, in Remington-has created two such spaces. “I think it’s incredibly important for neighborhoods to have spaces where everyone feels welcome,” says Julia Fleischaker. “She’s strong, tough as nails,Īnd resilient.” Sounds like a city we all know and love. Sentiment voiced by many of our subjects. “My mom was my first mentor and still is,” says incoming BaltimoreĬounty Public Library director Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, echoing a “Women approach leadership differently,” says Its priorities, policies, and passions-and inspiring others with their compassionĪnd empathy. Moving Baltimore forward, shaping the future of the region in terms of In this story are simply following in that long, great tradition. Who are doing great things and working together for a cause,” says our cover model, Black Girls Vote founder and CEO Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson. “THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING WOMEN IN BALTIMORE
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