A. Jordan Draves
Reader Services Specialist
at the Boston Public Library
Professional Life: Librarian since 2008.Favorite genres: I read a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction but M/M Romance mixed with mystery, fantasy, or sci-fi elements is my favorite.Hobbies: Tai Chi, writing fanfiction, crochet/knitting, & D&D.Volunteering:
+ Leader of the Boston Writing Badgers writing group since 2025
+ Learn To Write Fiction founder, content curator, & facilitator
+ Union Communications Committee Chair since 2025
+ National Novel Writing Month Municipal Liaison from 2006 - 2023Pets: One greyhound, adopted March 2025.Neurodiverse: I keep myself organized with Todoist!Pronouns: she/they - I am agender & asexual.
So what do I do at the library?
Lantern Reads Book Group
We are a Boston Public Library book group for adults that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. We meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Short Story Social Club
Come listen to, and discuss, a short story read aloud. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 2:30pm - 4:00pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Learn To Write Fiction
Learning Circles
These courses were facilitated at the library from 2017-2023.Learning Circles are free online courses lightly facilitated in a community space or public library. Bringing them into a physical space where learners can help each other learn means a greater chance of completion, success, and fun!In 2017 I created and facilitated my first Learning Circle, the Learn To Write Fiction: Beginner Course followed up by a course on World-Building and another on Writing a Series.
Learn more about P2PU and see the wide variety of courses available for free around the world!
Printed Booklists
Every year BPL librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world.
See all of our lists and learn more here!
My work:
Native Lives, Native Stories
Committee Chair since 2021
This list celebrates Native American Heritage Month every November with books for all ages since 2021.We Are Pride
Committee Member 2017 - 2018
Committee Chair 2019 - 2024
This list celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month every June with books for all ages since 2017.