Sallyann Price writes: “This summer marked a homecoming for the American Library Association, as thousands of library workers and advocates gathered in Chicago for the 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition. The unprecedented rise in book ban attempts at schools and libraries across the country in recent years was top of mind throughout the conference, imbuing a familiar topic with fresh urgency. Participants continued to explore crucial questions for libraries: What do inclusive, accessible services look like in challenging times? How can library workers harness new technology? And how can they lead libraries into the future?”