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2026 All Iowa Reads Selections Announced

The 2026 All Iowa Reads selections were announced Oct. 9 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.

October 9, 2025

Book covers of the 2026 All Iowa Reads selections: The Quiet Librarian, Strong Like You, and The Trouble with Heroes

All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Allen Eskens

Allen Eskens will chat about the 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for adults, "The Quiet Librarian." The event is FREE and open to the public.

June 16, 2026 6:30 pm

Teen All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: T. L. Simpson

T. L. Simpson will chat about the 2026 Teen All Iowa Reads selection, "Strong Like You." The event is FREE and open to the public.

June 24, 2026 3:00 pm

Kids All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Kate Messner

Kate Messner will chat about the 2026 Kids All Iowa Reads selection, "The Trouble with Heroes." The event is FREE and open to the public.

June 9, 2026 1:30 pm

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All Iowa Reads fosters a sense of unity through reading by encouraging Iowa adults, teens, and children to read and talk about a selected book each year.

All Iowa Reads 2026 Author Presentations (Recording Available)

Join us as we launch the 2026 All Iowa Reads program with a very special webinar with the authors of this year's All Iowa Reads selections.

January 6, 2026 10:00 am

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Kids Program Resources

The 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for kids is THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner.

Youth Services

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Teen Program Resources

The 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for teens is STRONG LIKE YOU by T.L. Simpson.

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Adult Program Resources

The 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for adults is THE QUIET LIBRARIAN by Allen Eskens.

All Iowa Reads 2026: Exploring the Shortlists Webinar

Join us for this hour-long webinar that introduces you to the 2026 All Iowa Reads shortlists for Adults, Teens, & Kids.

February 10, 2026 11:00 am

All Iowa Reads 2025: Adult Virtual Author Visit (Tim Johnston)

Join Tim Johnston, author of this year's All Iowa Reads title for a discussion about the 2025 selection, "Distant Sons".

June 17, 2025 6:30 pm

All Iowa Reads 2025: Kids Virtual Author Visit (Christina Wyman)

Join Christina Wyman, author of this year's Kids All Iowa Reads title, for a discussion about the 2025 selection, "Jawbreaker".

June 18, 2025 1:00 pm

All Iowa Reads 2025: Teen Virtual Author Visit (Byron Graves)

Join Byron Graves, author of this year's Teen All Iowa Reads title, for a discussion about the 2025 selection, "Rez Ball".

June 25, 2025 3:00 pm

All Iowa Reads 2025: Exploring the Shortlists

This hour-long webinar will introduce you to the 2025 All Iowa Reads shortlists for Adults, Teens, & Kids.

February 18, 2025 11:00 am

2026 All Iowa Reads Announcement

The 2026 All Iowa Reads titles for adults, teens, and children will be announced LIVE on Iowa Public Radio's Talk of Iowa program!

October 9, 2025 10:00 am - October 9, 2025 11:00 am

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2026 All Iowa Reads Selections Announced

All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Allen Eskens

Teen All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: T. L. Simpson

Kids All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Kate Messner

All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads 2026 Author Presentations (Recording Available)

Kids Program Resources

Teen Program Resources

Adult Program Resources

All Iowa Reads 2026: Exploring the Shortlists Webinar

All Iowa Reads 2025: Adult Virtual Author Visit (Tim Johnston)

All Iowa Reads 2025: Kids Virtual Author Visit (Christina Wyman)

All Iowa Reads 2025: Teen Virtual Author Visit (Byron Graves)

All Iowa Reads 2025: Exploring the Shortlists

2026 All Iowa Reads Announcement

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