“Loriene’s career has consisted of so much more than being a university professor. She is the founder and director of a national reading program for American Indian students called “If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything.” She has served as the President of the American Library Association and AILA and has won countless awards for her leadership, excellence in teaching, and various contributions to society. ”

“If it were easy, you wouldn’t be ready for the real world. The tough stuff makes you stronger.”

“Learning doesn’t stop at graduation; keep reaching as high as you can go. My grandmother always said, ‘Never stop learning,’ and I live by that.”