Vikki Stewart worked at the State Library of Kansas from 1986 to 2008. During her retirement celebration, she received awards from the Friends of Kansas Libraries, the KPlace Round Table, and the Public Library Section of the Kansas Library Association for her service. Photos from Vikki's career show her with authors and at literacy events, highlighting her work promoting reading.

1. Kansas Libraries Thank Vikki Stewart State Library of Kansas 1986 to 2008

4. Vikki, the Bee Lady

5. Vikki Jo Stewart Receives KLA Presidential Award 2008

7. Vikki and author, Debi Gliori Photo submitted by Cathy Newland

8. Vikki and author, Debi Gliori Photo submitted by Cathy Newland

10. Rosemary Wells Presents Proof Pages & Vikki Delivers Them

13. Vikki and her literacy pals at Hilton Head Photo submitted by Kaye Beall

14. Vikki and her literacy pals at Hilton Head Photo submitted by Kaye Beall

17. Langston Hughes Center Study Group, Lawrence (left to right) Hans Fischer, Vikki J. Stewart, Barb Watkins, Elizabeth Schultz, Bruce Flanders

19. Shining Stars

20. State Librarian’s Luncheon 2007 State Librarian’s Luncheon 2007

22. State Librarian’s Luncheon 2008

23. State Librarian’s Luncheon 2008

24. State Librarian’s Luncheon 2008

25. State Librarian’s Luncheon 2008 Photography by Joyce Armstrong

26. A different kind of hat for a different kind of luncheon!

27. Christie gives Vikki her own Shining Star!

28. Cindy presents Vikki with her “gold watch” from the State Library staff.

29. Tori Jo helps her “grandma” launch her retirement.