Follett Content Celebrates 25 Years as an ALA Library Champion at ALA Annual 2026

McHenry, Ill., June 10, 2026 – Follett Content, a trusted partner to public and school libraries nationwide, today announced its participation in the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 25-29, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year marks a meaningful milestone for the company: 25 years as an ALA Library Champion. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 1929 to explore new offerings, connect with the Follett Content team, and celebrate the future of libraries together.

Aligned with the ALA 2026 theme of celebrating libraries and igniting the next era of innovation and access, Follett Content will showcase how it supports learning and libraries at every stage – partnering with classrooms, school libraries, and public libraries to support reading, learning, and discovery through trusted services, curated collections, and innovative tools.

“For 25 years, we’ve been proud to stand alongside ALA as a Library Champion, and for more than 150 years, we’ve supported the libraries and classrooms that serve their communities,” said Britten Follett, Chief Executive Officer of Follett Content. “ALA Annual is a powerful reminder of the role libraries play in shaping adaptive, inclusive, and community-driven futures. We’re honored to be part of the celebration and the conversation about what comes next.”

Throughout the conference, Booth 1929 will be a hub of activity for public and school library professionals, featuring:

Booth Presentations 

Brief, focused presentations will give attendees a quick look at the solutions reshaping library workflows and collections, including:

• Circulate Best-Sellers on Release Date for Adult Patrons and High School Students – an introduction to the new Follett Street Date Program
• A Playful Introduction to Reading for All Libraries: tonies® + Book Bundles – exploring screen-free early literacy resources
• Essential Shelf-Ready Services for Every Library – highlighting cataloging, processing, and value-added services
• Ordering Made Easier for Public Librarians – a preview of upgraded ordering functionality, including grids, EDI, and Brief MARC accessibility

Author Book Signings

Booth 1929 will host several interactive author book signings throughout the conference, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with the creators behind the titles their patrons and students love and walk away with signed copies.

Limited-Edition Follett Book-Lover Socks

Attendees can stop by to pick up a pair of limited-edition Follett Content book-lover socks. One foot reads, “Do Not Disturb,” the other says, “I’m Reading.” A cozy keepsake for readers of all ages!

Scan-to-Win iPad® Giveaway

Conference attendees who visit the booth can enter for a chance to win an iPad by scanning the QR code on display and completing a brief survey.

An Exciting Look Ahead

ALA Annual 2026 also marks an opportunity to showcase several recent Follett Content launches and expansions that directly support public and school libraries:

• The Follett Street Date Program, enabling public libraries to preorder select high-demand adult titles ahead of release, with shelf-ready processing and free shipping included
• An expanded adult print catalog of more than 600,000 titles, supporting the needs of public libraries and high school collections
• tonies® + Book Bundles, shelf-ready bundles pairing Tonies characters with corresponding print books to support early-learning outcomes
• Upcoming Titlewave^® enhancements, including grids, EDI, and Brief MARC accessibility, designed to streamline public library ordering workflows

Follett Content’s support for libraries is grounded in operational depth: more than 3.7 million in-stock print books across its warehouse inventory, 50,000+ items processed daily, a 98% fulfillment rate, 5-day shipping on in-stock print orders, and relationships with more than 18,000 publishers and partners.

“Libraries are central to the communities they serve, and our job is to make sure they have the collections, services, and tools to meet patrons and students wherever they are,” Follett added. “We can’t wait to celebrate that work with the library community in Chicago.”

Learn more about Follett Content’s full lineup of public and school library offerings at follettcontent.com.

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Follett Content partners with public and school libraries to support reading, learning, and discovery for communities of all ages. Serving libraries worldwide since 1873, Follett Content provides curated print collections, databases, hands-on learning resources, and services, backed by industry-leading processing, fulfillment, and ordering tools. Working with more than 18,000 publishers and partners, Follett Content helps libraries meet evolving patron needs with scale, reliability, and trusted experience. Learn more at follettcontent.com or follow us @follettcontent.

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