May 16, 2025
U.S. Executive and Legislative Branches Battle at the LoCAfter Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden's removal, and with interim Librarian Robert Newlen set to be replaced by Trump attorney and deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, members of Congress sent an urgent letter to the U.S. Inspector General, calling for an investigation into the executive branch’s actions. more
Federal Judge in Rhode Island Orders Halt to IMLS DismantlingIn Rhode Island v. Trump on May 13, district court judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered a halt to an executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services—and defendants appealed his ruling on May 16. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in ALA v. Sonderling requested a preliminary injunction in their lawsuit as well. more
Copyright Chief Fired Amid AI DebateThe Trump administration removed Shira Perlmutter from her role as register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, on May 10—shortly after the May 8 dismissal of Perlmutter's boss, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and the Copyright Office’s release of a preliminary report on generative AI and copyright. more
Librarianship’s Core Values: PW Talks with Lisa VargaVirginia Library Association’s fierce former leader has big plans for her new role as associate executive director of the American Library Association’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. more
A Roadmap for Restoring School LibrariansHow did 11 large, urban K–12 districts manage to add librarians and increase library services for their students when the U.S. is experiencing a decades-long decline in school librarian staffing? The School District of Philadelphia and the volunteer advocacy organization Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians teamed up to find out—and to create a replicable model for achieving similar success. more
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Highlights of Next Week's Stars
The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage That Made an American Icon Laurie Gwen Shapiro. Viking, $35 (512p) ISBN 978-0-593-29590-8
Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity Joseph Lee. One Signal, $28.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-6680-8725-1
Coercion: Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans Kylie Cheung. Pluto, $17.95 trade paper (192p) ISBN 978-0-7453-5061-5
Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes from Across the Globe Hugh Mangum, with Shana Liebman. Phaidon, $49.95 (432p) ISBN 978-1-83866-936-2
Children's Books
Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes Sean Taylor, illus. by Fiona Woodcock. Candlewick, $19.99 (64p) ISBN 978-1-5362-4291-1
The Library of Unruly Treasures Jeanne Birdsall, illus. by Matt Phelan. Knopf, $17.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-525-57905-2
The Forest of a Thousand Eyes Frances Hardinge, illus. by Emily Gravett. Amulet, $19.99 (128p) ISBN 978-1-4197-7778-3
This Place Kills Me Mariko Tamaki, illus. by Nicole Goux. Abrams, $26.99 hardcover (272p) ISBN 978-1-4197-6846-0
New Books and More
Starred Reviews Releasing This WeekHere’s a handy roundup of all the books that received starred reviews in PW that are hitting shelves this week. More
7 Books About Music for a New Nostalgic GenerationNovels and a critical retrospective cater to millennial nostalgia for 1990s and 2000s indie rock and megastar pop singers and explore the 1970s era revitalized by 'Daisy Jones and the Six.' more
Two New Books That Explain Pope Leo XIVCatholic historian Matthew Bunson’s biography of the new pope, once known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, goes on sale Monday. It joins a just-released book on Catholic social teaching, established by Leo XIII, which many expect will be foundational in Pope Leo XIV’s papacy. more
Living Waters: PW Talks with Robert MacfarlaneIn Is a River Alive? (Norton, May), the nature writer makes a heartfelt case for treating rivers as living, rights-bearing beings. more
2025 Children's and YA Graphic Novel AdaptationsBeloved tales are getting a new life with the surge of graphic novel adaptations for young readers. We spoke with the editors of notable graphic novels featuring familiar faces that are releasing this year. more
In Conversation: Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van NessWe asked Dumplin’ author Julie Murphy and Queer Eye star and writer Jonathan Van Ness to discuss their new YA novel about a haunted handbag, Let Them Stare, as well as queer history and the joys of collaboration. more
PW JobZone: Latest Jobs
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The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Everyday Luxury and Elevated Entertaining
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