‘How I Library’ Episode 34: Min Jin Lee
In episode 34 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with author Min Jin Lee about her new book, “American Hagwon.”
Book Review of the Week: ‘Monster Down Deep’
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Chelsea Collier’s review of “Monster Down Deep” by Amy Fellner Dominy.
U.S. Book Challenges Update: June 2026 Edition
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This update includes news from Massachusetts and Utah and a look at how a superstar pop singer is fighting book bans.
Start Your Summer By Becoming an ALA Supporter
Libraries are where so many reading journeys begin. From a child’s first storytime to the books that open doors and shape who they become, libraries lay the foundation for lifelong learning, curiosity, and confidence. By becoming a Supporter of the American Library Association, you can help give the next generation a strong start—one story at a time.
Book Review of the Week: ‘Jazz June: A Self-Portrait in Essays’
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Michael Autrey’s review of “Jazz June: A Self-Portrait in Essays” by Clifford Thompson.
Historic ALA READ® Posters Up for Auction
Have you ever wanted to own an iconic American Library Association (ALA) READ® poster? Now’s your chance. ALA has partnered with the world’s largest collections auctioneer to auction a selection of rare READ® posters, offering supporters, collectors, and library fans a chance to own a piece of library history.
Montana Library Builds a More Accessible, Welcoming Community
Polson (pop. 5,100) in the northwestern part of Montana is enveloped by a serene, natural environment which includes Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Not surprisingly, Polson is a popular place for retirees looking to settle down and escape into a calm, rural life. North Lake County Public Library in Polson recognizes its obligation to that community, and it is doing so with help from the American Library Association.
Marjane Satrapi, author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author of the acclaimed graphic novel “Persepolis” and director of the film adaptation which was nominated for an Oscar in 2008, died June 4 at age 56. Her work documented personal, cultural, and institutional struggles and was an unintended player in the fight for the freedom to read.
Book Review of the Week: ‘All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir’
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Carrie Rasak’s review of “All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir” by Emilee Hackney.
Booklist Reader: Holy Whodunits!
Some detectives seem to have a divine calling to solve mysteries. Join ALA’s Booklist as they highlight a wide assortment of excellent mystery books built around religious themes set in interesting places and times.