Hi there! My name is Diane Escalante Ocon and I have been the librarian here at Adelante since 2011. I was born in San Francisco and have lived in Redwood City since 1999.  I received my certificate in Library Information Technology from City College of San Francisco.

I really enjoy seeing students from all grade levels and I love to read, so I absolutely love my job! I am processing new books in both English and Spanish regularly and getting them on the shelves for the students to read and get excited about.

Reading opens up new worlds to our children.  A favorite quote I have up in the library says:  "I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book".   (J.K. Rowling)