The White House today honored 12 museum and library “Champions of Change” who are making a difference “for their neighborhoods and for our nation” in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Two of the IMLS Champions honorees were named as 2013 Library Journal Movers & Shakers. The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature groups of Americans—individuals, businesses, and organizations—who are doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. “The honorees are providing powerful learning experiences,” the White House said in a statement. “They are reaching young children and their families with early learning opportunities; offering exciting experiences for teens to develop skills in science, technology, engineering and math; helping immigrants learn English and pursue citizenship; and providing services for hard-to-reach populations so that everyone can succeed in school and in life.” The honorees are: Elizabeth Babcock, Ph.D., San Francisco, CA Chief Public Engagement Office and Roberts Dean of Education, California Academy of Science David Becker, Chicago, IL Senior Manager of Learning Experiences, Chicago Zoological Society Leslie Bushara, New York, NY Deputy Director, Education and Guest Services, Children’s Museum of Manhattan Harriet Henderson Coalter, Richmond, VA Director of Richmond Public Library Sue Considine, Fayetteville, NY Executive Director, Fayetteville Free Library Jamie Hollier, Denver, CO Owner/Consultant, Anneal Jennifer Manley, Queens, NY Vice President, Government & Community Affairs, Queens Borough Public Library Cheryl McCallum, Ed.D., Houston, TX Director of Education, Children’s Museum of Houston Homa Naficy, Hartford, CT Chief Adult Learning Officer, Hartford Public Library Gloria Tibbs, Kansas City, MO Teaching and Learning Services Librarian/Diversity Liaison, University of Missouri - Kansas City Libraries Sandy Tharp-Thee, Perkins, OK Library Director, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Matthew Winner*, Columbia, MD Teacher Librarian, Longfellow Elementary School, Howard County Public Schools, MD   * Read SLJ's Up Close interview with Winner on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.