In episode two of “How I Library,” American Library Association Communications Manager and show host Phil Morehart speaks with comedian, actor, and children’s book author Jesús Trejo.
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The American Library Association and I Love Libraries are proud to release the new podcast “How I Library.” This monthly series will feature authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world.
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The American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards is the biggest event of the year in the world of children’s publishing—22 separate awards for books and media this year—all chosen by librarians.
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Gift buying for book lovers is super easy, right? Just buy them some books! If only it was that simple. Since you’re here at I Love Libraries, you obviously know that readers’ wants and needs are incredibly diverse. A book that appeals to a sci-fi/fantasy enthusiast may not be a historical non-fiction lover’s cup of tea. And so on. Thankfully, there are a plethora of nonbook gift options out there for the reader in your life. We’ve compiled some of our favorites from the American Library Association and beyond for you this holiday season.
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Libraries have the power to amplify all kinds of stories, and that power is especially important when it comes to the stories of Indigenous people and other marginalized groups in the U.S. Author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Steph Littlebird believe this passionately.
Halloween is creeping up on us fast. Celebrate your love of the spookiest of all holidays AND books with something from the ALA Store. Hang a poster in your crypt, slide a bookmark into your favorite horror novel, or unearth some horror reader’s advisory for more scares on the page.
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New York Times-bestselling author Brad Meltzer credits a librarian with unlocking a word of wonder in him as a child and changing his life forever. He shared his story on social media this Library Card Sign-up Month (using the #HowILibrary hashtag) and has allowed us to share it here. It’s a wonderful memory.
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Malorie Blackman fears for the future of libraries. The celebrated British author who served as the UK’s Children’s Laureate from 2013-2015 told attendees at the 2023 Hay Festival, a literature and arts fest held in Wales May 25-June 4, that libraries should be “ringfenced and protected” to ensure that all children have access to books.
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Booklist and PBS Books kicked off their new collaboration last week with a perfectly seasonal conversation—about beach reads and summer reading! Heather-Marie Montilla, national director of PBS Books, hosted Susan Maguire, senior editor, collection management and library outreach at Booklist, for a fascinating discussion about the definition of “beach reads,” Booklist-recommended summer-reading faves across multiple genres, their favorite libraries, and more!
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the historical and cultural contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States. To commemorate, The 19th spoke with librarians, scholars, bookstore owners, and book lovers—including American Library Association (ALA) President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada—about themes that resonate with them
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