This meso loop of #Melissa from CIRA is absolutely stunning at it makes its closes in on landfall in southwestern Jamaica. rammb-data.cira.colostate.edu/tc_realtime/... #hurricanemelissa

IT’S ALL NATIVE LAND!

ALA President Cindy Hohl's All Nations LibGuide highlights the impact of Indigenous Librarianship and the importance of serving the library and information needs of Indigenous and Native peoples. libguides.ala.org/allnations #ALAAC25

2025 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Announced www.slj.com/story/2025-B...

The Bottom, a Black-focused bookstore and community space in Knoxville, is hosting a club to give people a chance to read books recently removed from public school shelves. bit.ly/45cquXs

It's another decision day at the Supreme Court. Educators and First Amendment advocates wait to see if Mahmoud v. Taylor will be announced today? Here's what it could mean. www.slj.com/story/Forthc...

2026 Newbery/Caldecott Summer Prediction Edition (Fuse 8)

Extremely harmful and breathtakingly cruel to suspend specialized services for LGBTQ+ kids who call 988. Learn about 988 funding here: www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/what-to... And sign the petition to protect services for LGBTQ+ youth: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...

Brave Books's right-wing "See You at the Library" event is back–coming to public libraries August 16–and this year, they claim they're partnering with the Department of Education. Everything you need to know to prepare: bookriot.com/see-you-at-t...

Public libraries work with groups from health departments to community-based organizations and provide access to everything from cooking classes to safe walking routes. #ReasonstoLoveLibraries

Klukwan, Alaska, which is an Alaskan Native village, has had to cut their library hours from 35 a week to 4. That's thanks to the gutting of the IMLS. FOUR. HOURS. A. WEEK. www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/06/15/k...

We're almost halfway through the year and our suggestion list for the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery is up to 53 titles. Check out the full list of potential contenders for the 2026 Newbery Medal.

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. and School Library Journal have revealed the winning titles in the 2025 Children & Youth Literary Awards, which celebrate the diversity of the Black experience. (Jan.)

JUST IN: Two ballot measures to protect public libraries from the conservative city council in Huntington Beach are both ahead by very wide margins. Measure to repeal a 'book review committee' up 61/39. Measure to bar privatization up 63/37. That's already with 51K+ ballots counted. Context:

Beloved YA author Tiffany D. Jackson, winner of this year’s Margaret A. Edwards Award, speaks to SLJ about the award, her expansive work, and how real life influences her stories. www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

Our top choices in middle grade - Best Books 2024

"I Am Enraged" | Sarah Jessica Parker on Book Bans www.slj.com/story/Sarah-... #censorship @slj.com #freedomtoread

Anticipate a wave of content-focused bans in public libraries across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, following the en blanc decision rendered by the Fifth Circuit Court in Little et al. vs. Llano County. This is a major blow to the freedom to read & 1st Amendment. bookriot.com/little-vs-ll...

Sharing some good library news. "North Country residents voted to increase funding for all 22 libraries in the North Country Library System that had referendums appearing on the school ballot this year."

A Timeline and Update on the Institute for Museum and Library Services: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

Mychal Threets Discusses Diversity in Librarianship, Mental Health, and More (from the archive)

Giving youth access to a wide variety of reading materials builds community cohesion. Student Hazel Eyles shared: “I have always wanted to help people in my community...Being able to read about other people's experiences has opened my eyes and allowed me to understand many different perspectives.”

NEW: ALA denounces yesterday's unlawful firing of Dr. Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress. Dr. Perlmutter has led the US Copyright Office with integrity, intelligence and an understanding of intellectual property issues. 1/2

This firing follows a pattern of targeting library and information leaders in nonpartisan positions. Congress MUST show up for its library and intervene. Read ALA President Cindy Hohl's full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05... #ForOurLibraries 2/2

People look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in 🇺🇸 history, & then, well 👇🧐🤷‍♂️

A temporary restraining order halts further dismantling of the only federal agency for libraries, but the 2026 federal budget calls for eliminating the IMLS completely. The latest on the state of the IMLS: bookriot.com/the-latest-f...

ALA is deeply disappointed in the result of today's Senate vote to reject using #ERate funding for wi-fi hotspot programs. The E-Rate program is broadly popular and admired, helping millions of Americans get online through the library and at school. More from ALA President Cindy Hohl ⤵️

31 YA Novels for Every Day of AAPI Heritage Month and Beyond (Apr 2024)

"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!"

I was just in a glorious bookstore called Godmothers and this was the book I bought, 🤣. I needed something that made me laugh and this book had my guffawing so hard, I was in tears. EXACTLY what I needed.

In Pope Francis’s last public address, he preached care of the marginalized, the vulnerable, and migrants, saying: “I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our trust in others, including those who are different than ourselves.” May we heed his wish.

On "Pearl's & Ruby's," Edi Campbell offers a simple tip sheet to join the call to protect the Institute of Museum and Library Services, including an interactive tool for learning the impact of IMLS in your congressional district.

Love all, include all. ❤️

School librarians are champions of learning, and AASL Chapters stand beside them every step of the way. Join us in honoring their work this April! 🎉 buff.ly/e10QBVU #AASLslm

Ohio selling out LGBTQ+ folks in exchange for state budget, Salem may become the only US capital without a public library, and the IMLS domino effect are three library stories I'm watching right now: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

Pressure groups. Ask yourselves why and what do they get out if it. Follow the money. @la-cac.org @oif.bsky.social @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social

IT'S LIVE! 🚨 Volume #003 of your "Video Game Library Newsletter" has just dropped 🎉 📕 The biggest list of exciting book announcements so far 📘 Some major behind-the-scenes progress 📗 A bit of #FinalFantasy psychology 📙 An inspiring interview with @thaisweiller.bsky.social 📚 ..and MUCH MORE! 👇

Happy Silmarillion Sunday! We’re wandering through the creation myths of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium and seeing how he masterfully laid the foundation of his fictional world. Come join us on today’s post! manymeetings.substack.com/p/the-songs-...

The method may differ, the outcome is still the same.

The fight over libraries cannot be one or the other. ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE CONNECTED. In order to serve your whole community, you need to serve your whole community. Not fighting over the LGBTQ+ book censorship provision while fighting for library budgets is a message to LGBTQ+ people.

The time to stand up is now 📣

P5: Connected to some of these powerful threads were dozens—hundreds— of strings radiating joy and triumph. A few were woven into traces of accomplishment and love. But one sickly grey thread of power, like cold fire to the touch, held a million threads of fear and grief and strife #vss365

It’s National Library Week! Be sure to stop by yours 📚

Our president is horrible and not a leader. Leaders don’t push hate and seek to divide. Leaders unite.

💫🎉Happy 40th School Library Month to my fellow school librarians! #KC_SaidIt

#TLSkyChat returns TOMORROW to kick off #SchoolLibraryMonth! Join us at 5pm PT/8pm ET to help us share the (TRUE!) story of what it means to be a school librarian. Questions + more are already posted at tlskychat.com. @techielibgrl.com & I hope to see you there! #TLSky #Skybrarians #EDUsky #kidlit

News from Tallahassee: SB 1692 died in committee today. HB 1539 (the version that still impacts booksellers and public libraries) is on Wednesday’s agenda in the House Education Administration Committee. Please call and email to vote “NO” on HB 1539! www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Com...

And so it rages on 😔