In BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL, V. E. Schwab pulls together historical and contemporary threads in a haunting and intimate rush. In her letter to librarians, V. E. reflects on her journey discovering the story and bringing it to life, and thanks librarians for always supporting her and sharing her books. Dearest librarians– […]
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A Letter to Librarians from Giaae Kwon
Giaae Kwon’s I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER blends memoir and cultural criticism to explore how the author’s love affair with K-pop has shaped her sense of self. Today, in a heartfelt letter to librarians Giaae Kwon reflects on the profound impact of libraries and their vital role in connecting people with the books they need, even in challenging […]
Sara Hamdan’s Letter to Librarians
In WHAT WILL PEOPLE THINK?, Sara Hamdan writes a hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age story that explores what it means to discover and embrace the hidden parts of yourself, and how love in all forms can make you whole. In her letter to librarians, Sara reflects on how libraries and books provided her with escapism, gave her […]
A Letter to Librarians from Lydia Reeder
In THE CURE FOR WOMEN, Lydia Reeder documents the birth of a sexist science that still haunts us today as the fight for control of women’s bodies and lives continues. In her letter to librarians, Lydia reminisces on how librarians supported her both throughout her young life and while researching and writing her own books. […]
Banned Books Week 2024: A Letter to Librarians from Dahlia Adler
In COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler, Lara finally lands the guy of her dreams, only to have her unexpected(ly female) summer fling transfer to her school. It’s a queer coming-of-age story about self-discovery, taking chances, and finding love where you least expect it. In her letter to librarians, Dahlia […]
A Letter to Librarians from Kate Greathead
In THE BOOK OF GEORGE, Kate Greathead creates a deft, unexpectedly moving portrait of one man, but also countless others. In her letter to librarians, Kate reflects on the lessons she learned from her school librarian, and how life often doesn’t take the path we expect. The faculty at my rather staid all-girls middle school […]
A Letter to Librarians from Alison Espach
THE WEDDING PEOPLE is a propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. In her letter to librarians, Alison Espach reminisces about the role books and libraries have played throughout her life and how this influence has shaped the characters in her novel. Dear […]
A Letter to Librarians from Lynda Cohen Loigman
In THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN, Lynda Cohen Loigman explores how love and healing can be found in unexpected places—and how a bit of magic in each can go a long way. Today, Lynda joins us with a letter to librarians to share how libraries make an impact, even for the characters in her […]
Tore Olsson’s Letter to Librarians
Tore Olsson’s RED DEAD’S HISTORY: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America’s Violent Past is a pathbreaking new way to examine US history, through the lens of a bestselling video game. In Olsson’s letter, we learn that his local library provided an intellectual link to a world halted by a global pandemic. Within its walls, […]
Jennifer Harvey’s Letter to Librarians
Jennifer Harvey’s ANTIRACISM AS DAILY PRACTICE: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities, and Help Create a Just World illustrates the many ways white Americans—those newly waking to the crisis of racism in 2020 and those already aware—can choose behaviors in our everyday lives to grow racial justice. In her letter, Harvey narrates the importance of nurturing […]
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