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Parenthood is a fraught business for anybody, for as many reasons as there are parents. For comedian Roy Wood Jr., welcoming a son in 2016 meant confronting complex dynamics with his absentee (now deceased) father, celebrating the village of men who have shaped his worldview as an adult, and setting the intention to parent—and mentor—with thoughtfulness, honesty, and a healthy dose of humor. Wood wrote about these experiences in The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir and discussed them with ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick. READ MORE
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It started with a fight about a book. But what surprised Tara Cooper, librarian at Columbus (Ohio) City Schools, wasn’t the challenge, it was the reaction she heard from some other librarians: “Maybe I just won’t buy something like that in the future.” READ MORE
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Someone just complimented my owl tattoo and then we traded owl facts for several minutes, #ALAAC25 is going great. —@magicalmartha.bsky.social
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Bestselling horror, fantasy, and sci-fi author Joe Hill will discuss his upcoming novel, King Sorrow. The book follows six friends who dabble in the occult and summon an evil entity that demands human sacrifice. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, June 30.
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With the rising cost of ebooks and budgets threatened, libraries are struggling to maintain existing collections and meet patron demand. A panel of librarians and publishing experts will discuss alternative licensing solutions and how to advocate for fairer pricing. 1–2 p.m. Monday, June 30.
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Author, activist, and actor Geena Davis will close Annual Conference with a discussion of her debut picture book, The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page. The story encourages young readers to find the confidence to be who they are unapologetically. 4–5 p.m. Monday, June 30.
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Staying in Philly a few more days? Keep American Libraries’ dining guide handy. From old-school Italian joints to dim sum restaurants, whiskey bars to vegan eateries, Pennsylvania Dutch smorgasbords to James Beard winners, we’ve got you covered. (And, of course, there’s cheesesteak.) READ MORE
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Learn more about the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center and its flagship Edible Alphabet program, which brings ESL learners together to cook meals and practice conversation. READ MORE
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Acclaimed author and illustrator Grace Lin will discuss her new middle-grade book,
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, 1–2 p.m. today. Lin recently talked to American Libraries about being inspired by myths, the insidiousness of book bans, and finding comfort in the library as a child. READ MORE
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ALA Council has so far conducted two meetings during Annual to discuss and vote on key issues related to the Association’s governance and operations. Check out our recap of the Council I meeting.
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