Biff! Pow! Shush!

For the benefit of those who haven't seen it already, here's a description of the forthcoming Librarian Action Figure based on the esteem'd Nancy Pearl of the Seattle Public Library. Who says that librarians aren't glamorous role models right up there with GI Joe and Barbie?

Granted, the "amazing push-button shushing action" isn't quite the groundbreaking, stereotype-defying type of feature that I plan to emulate, but it could have been worse. According to this article in the Seattle Times, the other option considered was a projectile hairbun.

Although I respect Ms. Pearl as an excellent librarian and literacy promoter, and enjoy reading her columns in Library Journal and elsewhere, I think I still prefer this Media Librarian Stereotype. And never forget that Batgirl Was a Librarian!