Faces of SAL: Avery Alexander
May 7, 2024
Hi there! I’m Avery Alexander and I’m so happy to join SAL as this spring’s Public Programs Intern! I answered some questions about who I am and what I like to read, so I hope it will help every...
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Category: Behind the Scenes
“An Ode to Books and Those Who Create Them” by Jennifer Duval
February 28, 2024
Simply put, SAL would be lost without our volunteers. Their generosity and kindness, know-how and long memories keep our events running smoothly. Enjoy these reflections on volunteering with SAL from ...
Partner Spotlight: Humanities Washington
SAL was thrilled to partner with Humanities Washington on our Literary Arts Series event with Joy Harjo on February 27th. Their support, through funding provided by Humanities Washington and the Nati...
Faces of SAL: Jamie Miller
February 23, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Jamie Miller! To welcome Jamie to the board, we spoke to her about her PNW activities, old favorite reads, and what a great day is . .
Faces of SAL: Allison Augustyn
February 20, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Allison Augustyn! To welcome Allison to the board, we spoke to her about her storied history with SAL, recent favorite reads, and her favorite SAL event . . . When you̵...
Faces of SAL: Sunny Hong
February 16, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Sunny Hong! To welcome Sunny to the board, we spoke to her about her favorite SAL events, her history of volunteering, and her work on the board . . . What does working a...
Faces of SAL: Naria Santa Lucia
February 13, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Naria Santa Lucia! To welcome Naria to the board, we spoke to her about her favorite book as a kid, her philanthropic work, and her love for WITS . .
Welcome, Haines Whitacre, SAL’s New Donor Relations Associate!
February 22, 2023
We’re delighted to introduce you to Haines Whitacre, SAL’s new Donor Relations Associate! To help you get to know Haines, we asked her all about her work with SAL, reading habits, favorite pastim...
The Best Books of 2022 (According to the SAL Staff)
December 15, 2022
In this holiday edition of SAL Staff Reads, we asked nine of our staff the most difficult and pressing question of them all: what’s the best book you read in 2022? If you’re looking for wh...
Faces of SAL: Karen Maeda Allman
November 15, 2022
Welcome to the SAL board, Karen Maeda Allman! You probably already know Karen from her work as the Author Events Coordinator and bookseller at Elliott Bay Book Company, where she worked for over thirt...