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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.

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October 9, 2025
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Book covers of the 2026 All Iowa Reads selections: The Quiet Librarian, Strong Like You, and The Trouble with Heroes

All Iowa Reads 2026 Author Presentations

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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All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads

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.

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

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

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Book cover of The Trouble with Heroes next to headshot of author Kate Messer.
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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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Book cover of Strong Like You next to headshot of author 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.

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Book cover of The Quiet Librarian next to headshot of author 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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