Book Review of the Week: ‘Redwork’
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s book and media review publication, we have Diego Báez’s review of “Redwork” by poet Laurie Ann Guerrero.
Illinois Town Celebrates Hometown Hero, Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury, one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century who gave us the classics “Fahrenheit 451,” “The Martian Chronicles,” and “The Illustrated Man,” was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. And now, 126 years later, his hometown is celebrating him in grand fashion.
Librarians Hit the Road
Roadtrip Nation, the PBS documentary series that sends three people across the United States in an RV to explore what it means to build a career—and more importantly, a life—around the things you love, has dropped its new season, and libraries are at the forefront.
Star-Studded Library Cards
We’re deep into Library Card Sign-up Month, so it’s the perfect time to look at the celebrated figures who have lent their likenesses to library cards to show their support for libraries. Here are some of our recent favorites.
‘How I Library’ Episode 35: John Carpenter and Sandy King
In episode 35 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with husband-and-wife team of filmmaker John Carpenter (“Halloween,” “The Thing”) and comic book publisher Sandy King about their award-winning publishing company, Storm King Comics.
‘The Librarians’ Documentary Wins an Emmy®
Filmmaker Kim Snyder’s documentary about public and school librarians in Texas, Florida, and other states who unite to combat book banning in the United States was awarded a 2026 Emmy® for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking at the Creative Arts Emmys, held September 5th and 6th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Book Review of the Week: ‘The Year in Colors’
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Kirsten Caldwell’s review of “The Year in Colors” by Jana Sedláčková.
Laufey Kicks Off Library Card Sign-up Month 2026
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month, and this year’s festivities are set to a whole new beat with Grammy®-winning singer and honorary chair Laufey, who recorded a special video message for us about her love of libraries.
Remembering Dolly Parton
The world is heartbroken at the passing of legendary country music superstar, cultural icon, and literacy champion Dolly Parton, who died August 25 at age 80. Parton’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.
U.S. Book Challenges Update: August 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 Arkansas, Utah, and Texas.