About SME

S. Michele Echols understands that books can make you think, and books can make you feel. She has been an avid reader since elementary school, and she has never been without a book in her hand. Her journey to excellence has been fueled by an unrelenting passion for empowering people as a librarian. This has led her to add bibliotherapy (the art of using books to help people understand, process, and consider difficult emotions) and coaching services to her professional repertoire. Michele is excited to be a Thought-leader Librarian, Bibliotherapist, Life Coach, and owner of Curated Collections by SME LLC, a concierge library services company creating both professional and personal home libraries using creative bibliotherapy. In addition, she develops a customized reading list for mental health providers to use in conjunction with their therapeutic services. She cannot wait to share her love for literacy and coaching with anyone who may feel the need to use books to heal their soul.