Andersen Cook is a programs coordinator for the State Library and ReadSC, the SC affiliate Center for the Book of the Library of Congress. During her time at SCSL, she has created and implemented projects that increase access to locally-grown food, raise awareness of SC’s diverse literary heritage, provide a platform to local authors, and encourage students to explore the importance of literacy in their lives. She has presented at local, regional, and national conferences on these topics and is always looking for ways to make the world a kinder, more compassionate place.