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Hey Kids, It’s Summer Reading Time

May 1, 2025

The school year is wrapping up for many students, giving them even more time to discover some new favorite books. Thankfully, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, has released its 2025 Summer Reading Lists just in time. ALSC’s Summer Reading Lists feature books and digital media options to keep children engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer. Here are some highlights.

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‘How I Library’ Episode 16: Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud

April 10, 2025

In episode 16 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with comic book artists—and honorary co-chairs of National Library Week—Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.

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Cropped book cover, The Cartoonists Club. Colorful cartoon illustration of four young people, one writing in a notebook, and one jumping for joy

Booklist Reader: Read-alikes for The Cartoonists Club

April 10, 2025

Raina Telgemeier is practically a household name when it comes to kids comics, and Scott McCloud wrote one of the foremost books (Understanding Comics) explaining how comics work. Readers inspired by the duo’s latest collaboration, “The Cartoonists Club,” will appreciate these other titles that teach key elements of cartooning and oﬀer stories of kids creating comics together—and sometimes both at the same time.

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Books to Build Civic Engagement

March 25, 2025

It’s never too early to learn about the importance and power of elections. Developed by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, the Inspiring Future Voters booklist is a collection of titles that will help young people understand the importance of voting, civic engagement, and making their voices heard.

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And the Best Graphic Novels for Adults of 2024 Are…

February 21, 2025

Attention comic book and graphic novel lovers—this is big news! The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table has announced its 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List and Top 10 List.

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Give Your Library Lover an ALA Valentine

February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day is here—and what better way to celebrate than by spreading your love of libraries?

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Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud at ALA's LibLearnX in Phoenix

Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Want You to Support the American Library Association

February 5, 2025

Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud are legends in the comic book world—and huge supporters of the American Library Association. They want you to support ALA too.

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A woman behind a podium on stage presenting the Pura Belpré Award during the Youth Media Awards

2025 ALA Youth Media Awards: The top books and digital media for children and young adults

February 2, 2025

The annual announcement of the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards is the biggest event of the year in the world of children’s publishing. The very best books and media of the previous year chosen by librarians. And who knows children’s literature better than librarians? The Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, Coretta Scott King, and other

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Too Bright to See cover, author Kyle Lukoff

Author Pens Letter Urging School District to Reinstate Banned Book

January 10, 2025

Author Kyle Lukoff sent a letter this week to Escambia County (Fla.) School Board over its decision to remove his book, “Too Bright to See,” from its libraries because it features a transgender character. The letter was sent in tandem with a request from Penguin Random House and PEN America urging the district to reinstate the book and stop restricting students’ right to read.

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New Reads for a New Year

January 8, 2025

Are you looking to start the new year with a new book? The editors at Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review journal, share a wealth of suggestions on the latest episode of their podcast.

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