News and Updates

News and Updates

Ryan Dowd on ALA Editions' book club

Empathy, Homelessness, and the Library

I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart spoke with author Ryan Dowd about his book, “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone,” as a part of ALA Editions/ALA Neal-Schuman’s new online book club. It was a fascinating discussion about libraries and homelessness in the U.S. that also offered tools that can improve human relations across the board.

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Give the Gift of ALA Gear This Holiday Season

This holiday season, show the world how much you love libraries and support ALA at the same time with hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more goodies from the ALA Graphics Gift Shop. Save 25% on everything and enjoy FREE shipping through December 8!

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‘How I Library’ Episode 13: Raj Tawney

In episode 13 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with writer and journalist Raj Tawney about his new book, “All Mixed Up,” the semiautobiographical story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11.

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Librarians Celebrate Latino and Spanish-Language Graphic Novels

Are you a comic book or graphic novel fan looking for a new read that will both educate and broaden your horizons? The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, have announced a list that highlights some of the best graphic novels that showcase Spanish-speaking and Latino stories and creators.

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James Patterson Gives Bonuses to Hundreds of Library Workers

To celebrate his latest nonfiction title, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians,” Patterson made a special donation to award bonuses to more than 200 ALA members from across the U.S. The nomination period for the award was announced in April when Patterson’s book was released.

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How I Library with David Dastmalchian

‘How I Library’ Halloween Episode with David Dastmalchian

For this special Halloween episode of the “How I Library” podcast, I Love Libraries editor and show host Phil Morehart speaks with actor, writer, and producer David Dastmalchian. Dastmalchian joins the show to discuss his love of comics and horror movies, his writing career, and of course, how he libraries.

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Who You Gonna Call?

Do things go bump in the night at your house? Do you see or feel otherworldly presences in your home? Do you think you have a ghost? Libraries across the country are helping amateur ghost hunters in their communities by lending out ghost-hunting kits, complete with instructions on how to use the equipment.

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Author Pens Letter Urging School District to Reinstate Banned Book

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

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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Composite of ten photos of the 2025 I Love My Librarian honorees with the award logo in the middle. From top left: Abby Armour, Charlotte Chung, Missy Creed, Jessica Gleason, Peggy Griffith. From bottom left: Candice Hardy, Analine Johnson, Theresa Quiner, Jamar Rahming, Nelson Santana.
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Ten Honorees Receive Prestigious I Love My Librarian Award

The American Library Association has announced the 10 recipients of the I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2025 award winners include four academic librarians, three public librarians, and three school librarians who were nominated by community members for their expertise, dedication, and impact on the people in their communities.

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