Bonnie McBride has been a teacher-librarian since 2015, which is the same year she earned her MSLIS from Simmons University; along with being a licensed school library teacher (and a licensed ESL teacher), she is also trained as an archivist. A 2018 Massachusetts School Library Association President's Award winner and the 2023 Massachusetts School Library Association's Super Librarian award winner, she is passionate about school libraries providing equitable access to information for all students and a fierce advocate for school libraries and librarians. A voracious and joyful reader, Bonnie shares her love of reading with all students and works tirelessly to foster a love of reading among all. 

Bonnie is an experienced presenter, from the local to national level. She enjoys presenting to fellow school librarians at the local, state, regional, and national stage. Her friendly, approachable style combined with providing actionable steps for attendees has won her rave reviews.