From antiracism books to Reese's YA book club picks, here are the most uniquely popular books in US libraries from Quarter 4, 2020. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2021-03-08 11:33:00 UTC ]
It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The new releases include a West African fantasy, a luscious and queer Latine romance, and a contemporary autistic and Black story. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
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We spoke with three teachers and librarians who are encouraging their students and patrons to join the fight to protect the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's new YA book releases lean into nerdiness and queer romance. Dive on into some excellent reads. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-09 12:30:00 UTC ]
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Where and when did school librarianship begin? A look at the growth, development, and challenges faced by school libraries through American history. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
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In its annual State of America's Libraries report, the American Library Association found that George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue was the most challenged book of last year, among other titles largely by and about LGBTQ+ persons and people of color. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amidst turmoil, the American Library Association is marking National Library Week April 6-12 with the tagline “Drawn to the Library,” which emphasizes the essential role libraries play in American life. This year’s honorary cochairs are Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two years ago, newly pregnant and fleeing a violent partner, Briana Drummer left her life behind and checked into a family shelter. There, feeling overwhelmed, she spotted “a big, bright poster” advertising CUNY Reconnect, a program that allows adults with partial college credit to finish their... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2025-04-03 09:48:13 UTC ]
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Four of the Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress on April 3 expressing “deep concern” for the nation’s libraries following a week of unprecedented turmoil orchestrated by the Trump administration at the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-02 15:50:00 UTC ]
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From a gay take on Emma to a work of horror in translation from Norway, dive into this week's new YA book releases in hardcover and paperback. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-02 12:45:00 UTC ]
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2025-04-01 16:29:52 UTC ]
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Overshadowed by the drama-filled mayoral race, a quietly competitive contest is brewing between the candidates vying to become New York City comptroller: the city’s top watchdog and fiscal officer, charged with auditing its multibillion-dollar budget, scrutinizing mayoral agencies and stewarding... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2025-03-27 19:48:06 UTC ]
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Two new dark academia stories, a story of rage, and more of this week's new YA book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-03-26 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2025-03-20 12:49:52 UTC ]
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An executive order slashes much-needed federal funding for these services, but you can aid the effort to save them by signing a petition or joining a protest. On Friday, President Donald Trump issued yet another executive order aimed at gutting our federal agencies in the name of fiscal... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2025-03-18 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Image from the New York Public Libraries Digital Collections The hogmen and shock troops of the Trump-Musk administration have gone after another essential and beloved mainstay of public life: libraries. Trump signed a broad executive order last Friday that puts libraries in existential danger... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-03-18 16:54:24 UTC ]
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Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2025-03-18 01:41:07 UTC ]
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One of my favorite things about Groundhog Lore—that is, the part about whether or not the marmot sees his shadow ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-03-12 12:30:00 UTC ]
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OverDrive will distribute Podium's audiobooks to libraries and schools outside of the United States and Canada. The post OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-07 14:40:34 UTC ]
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