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Published: June 4, 2026 18:18

Lauded French Iranian graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has died. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04k93Ph0

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Published: June 3, 2026 16:02

Our June edition is here! 🎉 We're celebrating our 150th anniversary this year alongside the American Library Association (ALA), which is also celebrating its 150th. Access the digitized edition on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

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Published: May 29, 2026 16:05

A coalition of North American public library organizations released a joint statement aimed at the Big Five publishers and digital platform providers, calling on them to work with public libraries to address unsustainable ebook pricing models. Read more:…

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Published: May 28, 2026 17:11

These two titles offer a fascinating look at the Golden Age of Hollywood and insight into Alfred Hitchcock’s complex personality. 📖

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Published: May 27, 2026 18:28

The academic library leaders responding to the survey expressed strong commitment to their work and ability to keep library core values at the forefront, despite the challenges they face. Read more: hubs.la/Q04j4R8S0

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Published: May 26, 2026 17:25

Their conversation also covered positioning the library as an indispensable partner in the research enterprise. Read more: hubs.la/Q04hXtbv0

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Published: May 22, 2026 16:59

Shortlists have also been announced for the McDermid Debut Award and the UK’s Society of Authors Awards, and nominees for the Anthony Awards have been announced as well. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04hHsLd0

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Published: May 21, 2026 15:26

Access more of today's book news, including 𝘕𝘠𝘛 reporting that YouTube is full of pirated AI audiobooks, asking whether one of the winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize was written using AI: hubs.ly/Q04hw8Xz0

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Published: May 20, 2026 20:35

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Published: May 20, 2026 15:14

Read about the winner and other book news, including the Donner Prize for best Canadian public policy book, finalists for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, and more: hubs.la/Q04hkryQ0

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Published: May 19, 2026 20:38

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Published: May 19, 2026 15:03

Read our conversation with Sarah Raven about beauty, observation, and learning: hubs.la/Q04h7BSd0

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Published: May 18, 2026 15:19

Also in demand are new titles by Katherine Center, Sarah A. Parker, Sarah Damoff, and Rosie Walsh. Read more: hubs.la/Q04g-QzM0

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Published: May 15, 2026 15:57

Read about today's book news, including the finalists for the Orwell Prizes, an authorized biography of Stephen Hawking, and more: hubs.la/Q04gPRg20

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Published: May 14, 2026 18:45

Learn more about the shortlist and other book news, including the Texas Book Festival launching Burro Libro Press, an imprint for debut literary fiction with ties to Texas: hubs.la/Q04gGCbk0

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Published: May 13, 2026 18:09

We're seeking proposals for Steal These Ideas: A Teen Programming and Engagement UnConference! If you have a topic you'd like to present, or even if you don't want to present but have an idea you'd love to see covered, fill out this form:…

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Published: May 13, 2026 15:48

Shortlists for the Sami Rohr Prize and the Danuta Gleed Literary Award have also been announced. Read more: hubs.la/Q04gt6Wt0

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Published: May 12, 2026 18:20

Other winners include Emily Henry, Sally Smith, and Florence Knapp. Read more about today's book news: hubs.la/Q04gkd9-0

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Published: May 11, 2026 16:24

Also in demand are new titles by Dani Francis, Lynn Painter, Jack Carr & M. P. Woodward, and Alex Finlay. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04g6HMl0

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Published: May 10, 2026 01:23

In only three years at Sablatura Middle School, Rachael Welsh has made a significant impact through multiple initiatives, including her “Adopt a Shelf” program that received the Texas Library Association’s 2025 Branding Iron Award. Read more:…

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Published: May 10, 2026 01:22

Nominated for her collaborative prowess, Ellen Paul builds community within her state’s small libraries through strategic planning cohorts. Read more about her work as executive director of the Connecticut Library Consortium: hubs.la/Q04fQXLw0

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Published: May 10, 2026 01:22

Pedersen, librarian at Deschutes Public Library, maintains the print and electronic resources that provide area residents with legal information and “coordinates programs and services that truly transform lives,” according to nominator Catherine Jasper:…

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Published: May 10, 2026 01:21

At Kenosha Public Library’s (KPL) Southwest Library Teen Space, Megan Nigh creates a space that is safe, fun, and respected—one where teens return day after day. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQXtS0

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Published: May 9, 2026 22:52

Lamm has built relationships with over 20 community partners and county stakeholders in her community to address needs like food aid, addiction support, mental health treatment, housing support, and additional social services assistance. Read more:…

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Published: May 9, 2026 22:14

@thenextgenlib.bsky.social is known as the NextGenLibrarian on several social media sites, including TikTok, where she has nearly 10,000 followers and almost 100,000 likes. Read more about how she has used her platforms to discuss Texas book bans:…

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Published: May 9, 2026 21:35

@leahlibrarian8.bsky.social found her purpose when she joined Urban Librarians Unite (ULU). Read more about her involvement with the Library Worker Support Network, in which library peers help find solutions to trauma in the workplace: hubs.la/Q04fQSBd0

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Published: May 9, 2026 13:54

When tasked with creating a new student advisory board for her library, April Ibarra Siqueiros started with a student-centered foundation. The board is now in its fourth year, an accomplishment that sets her group apart. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQsV-0

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Published: May 9, 2026 12:59

As Collection Development Librarian at Bronx Community College, Nelson Santana does more than simply purchase books and materials—he connects people to resources and information, and to each other. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQqD90

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Published: May 8, 2026 21:32

@thelocdlibrarian.bsky.social has worked to open Seneca Middle School's library to all students, including launching a schoolwide initiative for discussion-based book conferences and creating a student-led book club. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQnfh0

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Published: May 8, 2026 20:34

Michelle Margolis is one of four codirectors of Footprints, a site that traces the history and movement of Jewish books—inside many of which their owners have documented their lives, milestones, and local events. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQm2_0

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Published: May 8, 2026 20:13

At New Orleans Academy of the Sacred Heart, Soline Holmes champions graphic novels, sometimes despite opposition, and has transformed attitudes. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fQlwP0

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Published: May 8, 2026 19:48

Dr. Alison Gurganus is Special Advisor on AI and Information Literacy to the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges (CCCs) and President of Council of Chief Librarians for all 116 CCC libraries. Read more: hubs.la/Q04fKH6Z0