The Summer Reading Adventure is coming back for a second year! On Tuesday, May 27, we’re launching our free, prize-filled adventure for readers of all ages across the country. Watch a book-to-screen adaptation, tune in to a literary podcast, book club your next read, and much more—we can’t wait to reveal all of this year’s activities and prizes next week! 😎📚🍦🌴 To learn more, visit nationalbook.org/adventure. (fb)

We’re less than three weeks away from celebrating the 2025 5 Under 35 honorees: Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, Megan Howell, Maggie Millner, Alexander Sammartino, and Jemimah Wei. We’re thrilled to announce that Justin Torres, past 5 Under 35 honoree and National Book Award Winner, will host this year’s special 20th anniversary celebration! Join us on Wednesday, June 4, in person at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY, or tune in to the ceremony via livestream. Each honoree will read from their debut work of fiction, and will be introduced on stage by special guests and their selectors: Mona Susan Power, Deesha Philyaw, C Pam Zhang, George Saunders, and Morgan Talty. You can purchase one (or all!) of the debut works on site with so many thanks to our friends at Books Are Magic. We’re looking forward to celebrating together! Make sure to purchase your tickets today. 🔗🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-5-under-35-ceremony-tickets-1307075310439?aff=oddtdtcreator (fb)