As a children’s author and work-from-home mom, her local library branches are where her kids learn, play, and feel at home—thanks to staff who champion literacy, inclusion, and community despite modest pay. With $500, Kendall will organise surprise breakfast deliveries across multiple libraries in her system, teaming up with fellow authors and friends to make sure each branch is included. She’ll also collect letters from local kids sharing why they love their librarians, giving these everyday heroes a joyful, heartfelt start to their day.