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—20 separate awards for books and media, all chosen by librarians. And who knows children’s literature better than librarians? The Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, Coretta Scott King, and other Youth Media Awards …
This month, Booklist launched the print edition of Booklist Reader—which brings the magazine’s quality reviews, read-alikes, top 10 lists, author interviews, and more directly to library patrons—and we’re celebrating by highlighting some of the wonderful, innovative ways libraries are sharing Booklist Reader digitally and in print. You can order print copies of Booklist Reader now, …
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How cool is this? Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) was sworn in to Congress earlier this month on the Constitution, with a copy of the first Superman comic—on loan from the Library of Congress (LC)—tucked underneath (along with a photo of the Peru-born lawmaker’s parents and his citizenship certificate). Garcia is a lifelong Superman fan. “I …
Today the American Library Association (ALA) announced the recipients of the I Love My Librarian Award. Thousands of library users from across the United States submit nominations for the award each year—but only 10 nominees can receive the honor. This year’s winners from academic, public, and school libraries are being recognized for their expertise, dedication, and impact on …
Book challenges and bans are increasing in libraries and schools throughout the United States. To help spread the word about these activities and efforts to combat them by librarians, parents, students, politicians, and concerned citizens, I Love Libraries will frequently highlight several stories on the current crisis. This roundup includes news from Florida, New York, …
The library world is converging in New Orleans at the end of January for a new breed of library conference. And if you work in the library profession, you should be there. Rising from the ashes of the American Library Association’s (ALA) now-defunct Midwinter gatherings, LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (held January 27-30, at the …
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John Cho has lit up the small and big screen for almost 30 years in hit films like Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Searching, and Star Trek and TV series Cowboy Bebop and Selfie, among many others. The Korean American actor recently added “author” to his impressive resume with his debut novel, Troublemaker …
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The holiday season is in full swing, and in between family gatherings, last-minute shopping, cooking, or simply enjoying some hours away from work, many of us may have extra time on our hands. And there’s no better way to spend that free time than with a movie. But what to watch? The Library of Congress …
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is celebrating its 150th anniversary in grand style, with 150 days of events and activities. From December 7, 2022, through May 6, 2023, the library is hosting events at branches throughout the city, everything from storytimes and the creation of a district-wide book banner to workshops on the history of …
Book challenges and bans are increasing in libraries and schools throughout the United States. To help spread the word about these activities and efforts to combat them by librarians, parents, students, politicians, and concerned citizens, I Love Libraries will frequently highlight several stories on the current crisis. This roundup includes news from Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, …
