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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 20h

Want to keep your young patrons interested in reading? Share these excellent #SeriesNonfiction titles presented during today's (10/7) webinar feat. new releases from:
📘 @thecreativecompany.bsky.social
📗 @capstonepub.bsky.social
📕 #TheChildsWorld
📙 #CheritonChildren’sBooks
RSVP: bit.ly/4nJOPts

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar: FALL IN LOVE WITH SERIES NONFICTION happening Tuesday, October 7 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 22h

This beautiful list includes titles from @penguinschoollib.bsky.social, @harperstacks.bsky.social, @ssedlib.bsky.social, @lbschool.bsky.social, #Abrams, #AnnickPress, @mackidssl.bsky.social, @leeandlow.bsky.social, @randomhousekids.bsky.social, and more!

Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 22h

Finding joy and expression through creating or performing art is a common theme among these top 10 books about the arts. Get inspired by this year's Top 10 Arts Books for Youth: bit.ly/46Flv1L

Closeup of cover image of How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America. By Kwame Alexander. Illus. by Charly Palmer

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 1d

A HUGE thank you to @prhlibrary.bsky.social for sponsoring this event and making it possible!

Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 1d

It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK

Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and OIF workshop: READ ON: TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO BOOK CHALLENGES happening Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 2d

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

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Jarrett Dapier @jarrettdapier.bsky.social · 1d

This Thursday at 3p CST, I'll be speaking w/ @kellyyang.bsky.social (Front Desk, New From Here) & Ashley Hope Pérez (Out of Darkness) @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social's webinar, Read On: Tools to Prepare for & Respond to Book Challenges. ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Read On: Tools to Help You Prepare for and Respond to Book Challenges. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

According to data released by the American Library Association, there were 821 attempts to censor library books and materials in 2024 with a majority of these attempts originating from organized movem...

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 1d

P.S. This stunning list includes titles from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, @ssedlib.bsky.social, @prhlibrary.bsky.social, and more!

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 1d

These outstanding art books reviewed in Booklist over the past 12 months cast light on film and television history, musical innovation and pop triumphs, and a long-cloaked force in surrealism. Check out our Top 10 Art Books: 2025 edition: bit.ly/3KuY8zp

Closeup of cover of Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 4d

🎬100 movies a year
⏰Writing solutions at 2 a.m.
🎨Cursed paintings at the British Museum
❤️The importance of family
📚Library love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Kosoko Jackson, author of THE MACABRE (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read the interview now: bit.ly/3Wm8zru

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 4d

P.S. We know. We needed a few minutes to recover from that STUNNING cover as well!😍Check out THE LEAVING ROOM by Amber McBride (@mackidssl.bsky.social). Cover design by Rich Deas.

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 4d

What's in our October BOOKLIST READER?
🚀SF/Fantasy & Horror Recs
📚 @libraryreads.bsky.social Oct. picks
👻A convo with @raforall.bsky.social
📕 #PBSBooks Readers Club
📺Science & Tech reads
🐱Cat Manga
& more! Preview now: bit.ly/4mISLtD

P.S. Don't forget-the digital issue is an ALA member benefit!

Closeup of cover image of the October BOOKLIST READER cover with text: READ & SHARE THE OCTOBER BOOKLIST READER with burst DIGITAL VERSION NOW AN ALA MEMBER BENEFIT

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 5d

Happening at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT⏰➡️Join us & our besties at @mackidssl.bsky.social for their #Winter2026Preview feat. upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, & adult titles; special guests Petra Lord & @adibkhorram.bsky.social; and guest appearances from talented creators: bit.ly/4mQ21gq

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Winter 2026 Preview Event happening Thursday, October 2, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 5d

That stunning cover is from BOY FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Sam Sussman (@prhlibrary.bsky.social). Cover art, MY NANA, painting by Lisa Moore.

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 5d

For the art fans, the book fans, and the nonfiction fans--this one's for you! Our latest BOOKLIST is spotlighting the Arts and Series Nonfiction⤵️
🎨New art books
🐱An interview with #BrianLies
📜Ancient civilizations in SNF
🧳Fall 2025 travel guides
and so much more! Preview now: bit.ly/46w0x5m

Closeup of cover image of the October 2025 Issue of BOOKLIST with text: NEW ISSUE ALERT! THE OCTOBER BOOKLIST IS HERE!

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 6d

👑A YA Fantasy debut (👋 #PetraLord)
🔠A gripping novel about the power of words from @adibkhorram.bsky.social
📚New PB, MG, YA, and Adult titles (we 👀 you, graphic novels) from @mackidssl.bsky.social
It's all here in tomorrow's (10/2) #MacKids Winter 2026 Preview! RSVP now: bit.ly/4mQ21gq

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 6d

Happening in 30 minutes! Please join us, @amlibraries.bsky.social, and @apastyle.bsky.social to learn about the APA Style Manual, which features best practices for supporting academic writing in a world with AI and misinformation. Plus, we'll have time to answer questions! RSVP now: bit.ly/4gq0FXw

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar Addressing Research and Writing Challenges With the APA Style Manual happening Wednesday, 10/1 at 2p.m. ET

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 6d

📣Our survey needs your input! Whether you've read our reviews and features in print, online, through a database, or listened to our podcasts, conference panels, or webinars, we're asking for your input to understand how our editorial products serve your work and how we can improve: bit.ly/46IYn12

Image of Booklist web page on phone with text BOOKLIST WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 7d

Covering everything from AI guidelines to misinformation, join us for tomorrow's (10/1) @apastyle.bsky.social webinar with @ala-booklist.bsky.social and @amlibraries.bsky.social! Save your seat to hear from the experts and have a chance to ask your questions! Register now: bit.ly/4gq0FXw

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APA Style @apastyle.bsky.social · 7d

In our webinar with @ala-booklist.bsky.social, we'll discuss APA Style Manual, updates to #APAStyle guidance on citing AI, and how to support #AcademicWriting in a world with AI and misinformation.

🗓️ October 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
🔗 free registration: bit.ly/4ptaw2G

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Addressing Research and Writing Challenges With the APA Style Manual. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

In this webinar, APA Style experts will discuss how librarians can use APA Style to tackle some of the challenges in supporting students with research and writing in the current social and technologic...

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 7d

Join the round tables of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social (GameRT, GNCRT, FMRT, IRRT, RRT, & IFRT) on 10/24 for a day of interactive sessions about intellectual freedom, popular media, and moral panic, as well as conversations about how libraries work to protect the freedom to read: bit.ly/4gLpmh4

Promotional graphic for Intellectual Freedom Spectacular happening Friday, October 24 from 10:00-4:30 p.m. CT

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 7d

Need to brighten your day a bit? Get inspired by the titles presented during today's #2026SpringYouthPreview featuring upcoming PB, MG, and YA titles from #Abrams, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, #FlyingEyeBooks, and @charlesbridge.bsky.social. There is still time to register: bit.ly/4nIeOlf

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar: 2026 SPRING YOUTH PREVIEW happening Tuesday, September 30 at 2 pm. ET / 11 a.m. PT

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 7d

New books AND a Newbery medal–winning author?! It doesn't get any better. Join us and @randomhousekids.bsky.social on 10/22 for their #Spring2026Preview featuring upcoming PB, MG, and YA titles PLUS a conversation with Tae Keller! Register now: bit.ly/3IrGs78

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SPRING 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Tae Keller and RHCB editor Caroline Abbey happening Wednesday, October 22 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 8d

What season are we in? Summer? Fall?🤷 Let's just agree to call it spring because we have our 2026 #SpringYouthPreview tomorrow (9/30) featuring new titles from:
🌼 #Abrams
🌼 @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social
🌼 #FlyingEyeBooks
🌼 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
Save your seat now: bit.ly/4nIeOlf

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 8d

☀️Finding joy in the everyday tiny moments of life
🎙️An audio original memoir
🗺️Return to Sicily
🌼Navigating change with curiosity, grief, and hope
It's all here in our #10Qs with Tembi Locke, author and narrator of SOMEDAY, NOW (@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonaudio.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/46tudzZ

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