Margaret Smale holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (1983) from the University of Calgary and a Master of Library Science (1986) from the University of Alberta. Her love of diverse books led her to an almost 30-year career as a professional librarian, primarily for the Calgary Board of Education. Now retired, she and her husband enjoy their two now-adult daughters, friends, traveling, going to the movies, dining out ... and, of course, reading.