Josh Hanagarne is a writer, public speaker, and librarian based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a BA in English from the University of Utah and a Master's of Library and Information Science at the University of North Texas, he has garnered success in several fields. He has authored the well-received book, The World's Strongest Librarian, which has been applauded in notable publications such as O Magazine, The New Yorker, and The Boston Globe. Josh's professional journey has seen him formerly serve as a librarian at the Salt Lake City Public Library and the Salt Lake City County Library as a substitute customer service associate and substitute librarian. He has become a celebrated professional speaker, delivering an average of five speeches per month across the United States.