Anita E. Siraki

Anita E. Siraki is a librarian and independent scholar. She specialized in Book History and Print Culture at the University of Toronto where she examined mid-19th century American female authors focusing on Harriet Beecher Stowe and the popularity of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. As Webmaster for the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies at the EJ Pratt Library, she participated in several digitization projects. In addition, she is a reviewer for Booklist, Library Journal and other trade publications. She is a past recipient of the George H. Locke Memorial Scholarship from the Toronto Public Library in recognition of service in public libraries and high academic standing.