The Reed Write, & Create Podcast Is Back with Bibliotherapist, Emely Rumble

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May 12

For Season five of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re going behind the book to talk to people whose livelihoods and careers depend on the free flowing circulation of books in society. We decided to do this special themed season due to the onslaught of attacks on books by and about BIPOC people in the United States. We wanted to showcase how many different people in the literary ecosystem are invested in keeping our books accessible and available to the public. From booksellers to bibliotherapists and everyone in between, we’re bringing them on the show to share their stories and dedication to keeping our books in the world.

Emely Rumble on the Beauty of Bibliotherapy

Our first guest this season is Emely Rumble, LCSW. Emely is a distinguished licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, and a bibliotherapist. Committed to making mental health services more accessible, Emely specializes in the transformative practice of bibliotherapy. Emely is also the author of the exciting new book, Bibliotherapy in the Bronx.

During our conversation, Emely explains:

What is bibliotherapy?
Why bibliotherapy works for people struggling with mental health issues.
Who is the African-American ‘Hidden Figure’ of bibliotherapy.
Why she wants more BIPOC authors to be aware of this powerful modality.
How her experience as an Afro-Puerto Rican child who spent time in the foster care system influenced her decision to become a bibliotherapist.
The fascinating intersections of racial identity, literature, and mental health.