A 17-month weekly planner for book lovers from Sourcebooks and ALA

CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the American Library Association’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The American Library Association Recommended Reads and 2024 Planner. Available via the ALA Store as well as through bookstores nationwide, this 17-month (August 2023-December 2024) book log organizer is ideal for all readers and book lovers and makes the perfect gift for showing appreciation to colleagues, teachers, volunteers, library friends, trustees, board members, and bibliophiles. It features weekly book recommendations drawn from Booklist’s top selections and ALA awards, along with journaling prompts and quotes from the week's pick, plus monthly and weekly spreads with ample writing space, to-do sections, goal planning pages, habit trackers, and helpful stickers.

For bulk purchases and other special purchasing arrangements, please contact us at editionsmarketing@ala.org.

Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. They create books that transcend categories and defy odds and have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. The company is home to enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, Sourcebooks has touched over 100 million lives. Visit www.sourcebooks.com for more information.

American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, ALA has been the trusted voice of libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. Visit ala.org for more information.