In the 10th episode of the Dewey Decibel podcast, American Libraries Associate Editor and DD host Phil Morehart talks to three individuals who occupy a unique place in the Star Wars universe, revealing how the franchise has become a force with worldwide influence. Guest include:

Anne Neumann, general manager of Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit organization in Sonoma County, California, that collects, conserves, and exhibits "Star Wars" toys, memorabilia, and artifacts.

Allen Callaci, literacy librarian at Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) Library and organizer of the library’s "Star Wars" Day event—one of the largest in the US that draws thousands of attendees each year.

Saul Drake, project director of "Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume," an exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service that is bringing more than 60 costumes from the "Star Wars" franchise to museums across the US.

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