American Library Association (ALA)

The American Library Association (ALA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 1876 that works to expand access to information and strengthen communities through libraries. It is widely described as the oldest and largest library association in the world, and its publishing and reading-list work includes titles such as 52 Diverse Titles Every Book Lover Should Read: A One Year Journal and Recommended Reading List from the American Library Association, 52 YA Books Every Book Lover Should Read, and 52 Award-Winning Titles Every Book Lover Should Read.

ALA’s book-related publications draw on its longstanding role in library advocacy and its recommended reading lists, which highlight titles across categories such as diversity, young adult literature, and award-winning books.