A part of Arkansas' Act 372 would make it a crime for booksellers and librarians to give minors certain state-disapproved books. The post A US Court Temporarily Blocks a Library and Bookstore Law appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-31 00:15:55 UTC ]
Open up a whole new world of reading on your Kindle, with our guide on how to get library books on Kindle devices! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-13 10:33:00 UTC ]
A look at the destruction of Pride displays, cancelation of Drag storytimes, and other June LGBTQ+ events in U.S. libraries in 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-10 10:36:00 UTC ]
The 2023 American Library Association Annual Conference concluded on June 27, in Chicago, with the ALA reporting a solid bump in turnout over 2022. The library community rallied around the freedom to read with a clear stand against censorship. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some tips from a school librarian on getting access to free books for your school library, and using those books to put on a book fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-06-26 10:34:00 UTC ]
Libraries are for everyone, no matter your background, identity, or experiences. These pride in the library goods highlight that. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-06-14 10:37:00 UTC ]
One of the highlights for those attending the 2023 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago will be the Chicago Public Library’s 150th anniversary festivities, which will kick off with a citywide celebration on June 10 and continue throughout the rest of 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
The ALA’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable is rolling out new initiatives geared toward serving and supporting librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will expand its program to send children free books across all 58 California counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom announces. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2023-06-07 15:51:03 UTC ]
Kirk Cameron is encouraging a national story time event in US public libraries August 5. Here's what library workers need to know. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-06-05 10:37:00 UTC ]
A coalition of 18 plaintiffs—including a powerful alliance of library, publishing, author, and bookseller groups—are suing to strike down a controversial new law that would expose librarians and booksellers to criminal liability for making allegedly inappropriate books accessible to minors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
This year, I’m celebrating Pride through LGBTQ children’s books. I’m building a new library for my two kids and wife Stefanie, who is trans and transitioned just two years ago. We began with Being You: A First Conversation About Gender (Penguin, 2021) and a pride alphabet book, Pride Puppy... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-06-01 08:53:12 UTC ]
Book business advocacy organizations, including the Association of American Publishers, will join a federal lawsuit over a law recently signed into effect by Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that exposes librarians in the state to criminal liability for making allegedly “obscene” books... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
The non-profit organization that mails millions of books a year to families with connections to Judaism, has relaunched and added online seminars to a program that takes 20 authors and illustrators for eight days in Israel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
The London Public Library in southwestern Ontario is standing by its decision to block The Society for Academic Freedom from holding an event featuring controversial British author Joanna Williams. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-05-18 08:00:00 UTC ]
The five winners of this year's awards are individuals and organizations that "embody LFL’s mission to build community, inspire readers and expand book access for all." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries need our support now more than ever. Here are some of the ways you can volunteer and give back to help your local library. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-05-15 10:30:00 UTC ]
Your library and bookstore hauls will be looking good in these new bookish tote bags. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-05-01 10:31:00 UTC ]
This world isn't designed for anyone under 18. Teen spaces in libraries don't just promote literacy: they give teenagers a voice. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-04-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
“ALA calls on readers everywhere to show our commitment to the First Amendment by doing something concrete to preserve it,” said ALA president Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]