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U.S. Book Challenges Update: June 2026 Edition

Phil Morehart on June 29, 2026

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

Phil Morehart on June 23, 2026

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.

Historic ALA READ® Posters Up for Auction

Phil Morehart on June 18, 2026

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

Phil Morehart on June 15, 2026

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

Phil Morehart on June 12, 2026

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.

U.S. Book Challenges Update: May 2026 Edition

Phil Morehart on May 27, 2026

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 Tennessee, Arizona, and Texas, and a passionate reaction to book bans from a Today show cohost.

The Books They Read: ALA’s Library War Service During WWI

Phil Morehart on May 25, 2026

This Memorial Day, as the U.S. remembers those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, we’re reflecting on how the American Library Association (ALA) responded during World War I. As tragedy and despair spread across the world during those wartime years, ALA worked to brighten the spirits of wounded soldiers by providing them with books and reading materials.

An ALA Revolution: The Association at 150

Phil Morehart on May 21, 2026

2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It’s a milestone that invites everyone across the country to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities.