The Most Popular In-Demand Books In U.S. Libraries: October–December 2020

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'

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The Most Borrowed Books in New York City Libraries in 2024

NYC's book borrowing habits in 2024, book marketing in the UK, and coloring book drama headline today's book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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2 years since Adams and Hochul’s recovery plan, how has New York fared?

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School Librarians Are Altering Illustrations to Avoid Book Challenges and Other Library News

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YA Earworms for 2025: Titles To Get Stuck in Your Head

Get ready to sing a lot of Robyn and LFO to yourself whenever you see these YA book titles in 2025. Continue reading at Book Riot

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As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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New YA Book Releases This Week, December 11, 2024

This week's new YA releases include a queer spin on THE PRINCESS DIARIES, dangerous woods, a little revenge, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Constantia Constantinou Tapped to Lead Whiting Foundation

Constantinou, a longtime leader in library innovation who most recently served as director of libraries at the University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Whiting Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New YA Book Releases This Week, December 4, 2024

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State loosens NYC’s bidding rules for capital projects, at Adams’ urging

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed two bills aimed at speeding up the city’s famously sluggish capital process — a win for Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, which pushed for the changes in hopes of expediting big construction projects and driving down their costs.The most significant bill signed into... Continue reading at Crains New York

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New YA Book Releases This Week, November 27, 2024

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Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services

The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power Continue reading at ABC News

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Prepare Your Library Before January Arrives: Book Censorship News, November 22, 2024

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Urban Libraries Council Survey Shows Positive Trends, Challenges for Libraries

The survey captured a range of trends in patron engagement from 115 ULC member libraries, "representing nearly 2,300 locations and serving over 87.5 million people” for 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s YA Book Deals of the Day for November 19, 2024

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700+ Books Removed From Florida Schools: Book Censorship News, November 15, 2024

Books removed from Florida libraries include books by and about marginalized people as well as classic authors like George Orwell. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Want to know how libraries fared on the ballot? This cool non-profit made a chart.

EveryLibrary, a non-profit dedicated to supporting public and school libraries across the country via local grassroots organizing, has been tracking anti-library legislation since 2012. Between the onslaught of book bans and censorship petitions, they’ve naturally had a busy few years. But last... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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New YA Books Out This Week, November 13, 2024

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A Year of Giving Away Banned Books in Florida

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How to Help Rebuild Libraries in Conflict Zones

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