Ellen Williams

Doctoral Candidate, Educator, Librarian, and Consultant

Drawing of Ellen standing next to library stacks. Ellen is depicted wearing red pants and a sweater with a red and green print.

Ellen Williams is a doctoral candidate, educator, and former public librarian whose work focuses on early literacy, children’s literature, storytime practice, and equitable learning environments. She brings more than a decade of library experience together with teaching, research, and consulting for education and nonprofit communities.

Her current work bridges scholarship and practice across public libraries, higher education, and professional learning. She is especially interested in storytime praxis, children’s librarianship, professional development, and the ways institutions can better support children, families, and educators.