Her latest title, American Hagwon (Cardinal, September), examines the influence of Korean “cram schools” among families in the Korean diaspora. American Libraries spoke with Lee ahead of her appearance at the American Library Association’s 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. She discussed her new book, the library that shaped her, and her antidote to … Continue reading Newsmaker: Min Jin Lee
True understanding takes breadth and depth. Often, it takes a book. For this election season, Booklist editors have compiled two fiction and nonfiction reading lists, for both adult and young adult readers. Among the nonfiction reads are titles offering historical context, a portrait of exemplary leadership, and inquiries into the workings of American democracy and … Continue reading Recommended Reading: Books for Election Season
Have you always been an avid reader? Do you have any fond book or library memories from childhood? I always have been an avid reader. It was encouraged in our household. I remember an 18-hour car ride to Colorado from Houston, and reading Lonesome Dove [by Larry McMurtry] for like 17-and-a-half of those 18 hours. … Continue reading Newsmaker: Andrew Luck
At the PopTop Stage on Saturday, Clayton, Sanna, and Henderson described their books, their characters, and their writing processes. Clayton’s forthcoming book, The Race for Paris, tells the story of female photojournalists during WWII. Inspired by a biography of Margaret Bourke-White, Clayton began work on her novel 15 years ago and refers to it as … Continue reading Experiencing WWII Through Fact and Fiction
