Miss Krissy
Krissy Conn is a Children's Librarian at the Cy-Fair Branch Library.
What do you like to read?
I have a wide variety of books that I love to read. I love graphic novels, picture books, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, romance, mysteries, ghost stories, comedy, some horror, and comics. I've also become a fan of fanfiction, especially stories my niece, nephew, and younger brother have written. I have a favorite books in juvenile, young adult, and adult areas. I would have to say that my favorite stories are fairytales and retelling of fairytales. But the stories, regardless of genre, have to have a happy ending. No heart wrenching dramas for me. The happy ending rule, of course, excludes horror and ghost stories.
What was your favorite book when you were a kid?
My favorite book when I was a young kid was Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (though several of Shel Silverstein's poems are still stuck in my head from the third grade). My mother even went so far as to make green eggs and ham for breakfast. When I was in my early teens my favorite was a book called The Mirror of Her Dreams. The concept that there could be a whole other world on the other side of the mirror sparked my imagination and had me creating worlds of my own.
What are you hobbies?
Though I enjoy reading stories, I also enjoy writing them. I usually write science fiction or fantasy. Occasionally I'll write drama, which is funny because I don't actually like to read drama. My mother still has the first story I wrote when I was in kindergarten. Poetry is also fun to write.
I love to paint, usually in acrylic or watercolor, but I have done some work in oils as well. Sculpting, however, is my favorite activity. My preference is to sculpt in clay, but I have used paper and wire as a medium before. Most, if not all, of my artwork has a story in there somewhere. The two have always been interconnected.
Do you have any pets?
I have three cats, two miniature bunnies, and a hamster. Though technically the hamster is my cat's pet (long story).
What do you like best about your job?
There are so many things I love about my job that it is difficult to pick just one. I love telling stories, doing crafts, and helping people. However, I think the thing I lolve the best is when someone finds a new book or series that they absolutely love. It is especially exciting when it get them to thinking creatively.
Anything else you want to share about yourself?
When I was young my dad used to go to the library to do genealogical research and I always tagged along. I could wander around the rows of books for hours and never get bored. There was something about knowing tht each book had a different story that fascinated me.
My husband, Richard, is also a librarian. We've been married for eleven years. He encouraged me to get my art degree, which was very beneficial for when I went to school for graphic design. I was working as a librarian assistant when I realized that I seemed to gravitate towards working in libraries and decided to get my Master's in Library Science. It was a long winding road to becoming a librarian, but every path I took has been helpful and I've been able to use the skills I've picked up along the way. The trip was worth it. |
