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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
National Library Week 2024: Books by Librarians
It’s National Library Week! Let’s explore behind the shelves and discover books penned by librarians. GHOST STATION BY S.A. BARNES “Fans of the original Alien film will enjoy this tense psychological-horror story set in a far-flung future as the crew tries to solve the mystery of this abandoned mission while navigating the atrocities of their […]
2024 Libby Award Winners
SIX Macmillan titles announced winners of the 2024 Libby Book Awards! Young Adult DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross Comic Graphic Novel THE TALK by Darrin Bell Memoir & Autobiography PAGEBOY by Elliot Page Fantasy FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros Romantasy IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros Science Fiction SYSTEM COLLAPSE by Martha Wells […]
A Letter to Librarians from Xochitl Gonzalez
In OLGA DIES DREAMING, Xochitl Gonzalez follows the life of Olga and her family, against the backdrop of New York City in the months following the most devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico’s history. Today, Xochitl joins us with a letter to librarians to share how it feels to have her book in the hands of others. […]
A Letter to Librarians from Catherine Gildiner
In GOOD MORNING, MONSTER: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery, Catherine Gildiner takes us behind the closed doors of a therapist’s office as she shares five of her most memorable patients who worked through their emotional wounds. Today she joins us with a letter to librarians to share how the library system […]
A Letter to Librarians from AJ Harper (9/12/22)
In WRITE A MUST-READ, author AJ Harper, an editor and publishing strategist, helps new authors write books that matter, grow their readership, and establish their personal brand. Today, the author joins us with a letter to librarians to share how libraries can support those individuals who use the space as a place of creative freedom. […]
A Letter to Librarians from Lee Geum-yi (9/1/22)
In THE PICTURE BRIDE, Lee Geum-yi shares the story of Willow, a picture bride who under the guise of false promises of success and joy travels from Korea to Hawaii to marry a man she does not know. Today, the author joins us with a letter to librarians to share what inspired her to write […]
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