September 14, 2026
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for Youth Library Services
The two American Library Association divisions for young people will move forward under one banner as the Association for Library Service to Children. “This reunification gives us an opportunity to build something together that reflects the full spectrum of work our members do to serve children and teens,” ALSC president Ariana Hussain said. more
Amid new attempts by states to legislate e-book agreements between publishers and libraries, a new report from the AAP and Authors Guild found that increased e-book lending at libraries is threatening the health of the publishing ecosystem. more
Through a Pre-Teen’s Eyes
PW trailed 11-year-old podcaster and book lover Ishara Lacsina through her day of interviews and experiences at this year's Library of Congress event. more
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Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK have partnered with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones to host storytimes in schools and stores September 18–20. Knight Owl author Christopher Denise will have the U.S. spotlight, while The Lion Inside team Rachel Bright and Jim Field will be the focus for U.K. audiences. more
The NBF’s Summer Reading Adventure, promoted in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association and Little Free Library, drew in 85% new participants this year, and included prizes such as e-readers and tickets to the National Book Awards. more
The global entertainment company and the national literacy nonprofit are marking the start of the school year with a countrywide campaign, providing backpacks full of books and school supplies to 50 classrooms in 50 states. more
The campaign is marking its 10th anniversary in September with a special theme, expanded programming, and a push for greater awareness of translated and international books for young readers. We spoke with the team behind the initiative about how they're continuing to promote diversity and inclusion through global literature. more
Under Ciporen, Publishers Weekly shifted its focus from the dealings of publishers to the importance of books to readers. And as publisher of LJ and SLJ, Ciporen became a leading advocate for increased funding for libraries; the two publications enjoyed steady growth under his leadership. He died on September 4. more
The NBF has named Perri Klass, the longtime national medical director of the children’s literacy nonprofit Reach Out and Read, as the recipient of the 2026 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, per an announcement. The honor will be presented at the 77th annual National Book Awards on November 18. more
Wins Emmy Award
Director and producer Kim A. Snyder's The Librarians has won the 2026 Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking. more
The Printz Honor author and YALSA Nonfiction Award winner reflects on his new mixed-media middle grade novel, Absent, illustrated by LJ-Baptiste (Norton Young Readers, Sept.), and the complex issues surrounding school absenteeism. more
PW Talks with Ana Siqueira
Ana Siqueira is a Spanish teacher and a Pura Belpré Honor Author Award recipient. For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, PW spoke with Siqueira about why she is committed to promoting the Spanish language and representing diverse Latinx culture in her books for young readers. more
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Editor: Emma Kantor
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