As the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference came to an end, excitement built for an event that promised to be both dynamic and transformative. Set against the backdrop of the Pennsylvania Convention Center last June 26-30, this year’s conference served as a vital gathering for thousands of library professionals and advocates from around the globe.
The ALA dedicated to enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all, embodied this mission through thought-provoking sessions and meaningful community connections. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with forward-thinking librarians, explore innovative ideas, and collaborate on strategies that would shape the future of libraries.
In response to the growing challenges faced by libraries, including an unprecedented surge in book challenges, the ALA developed a comprehensive clearinghouse of resources to support library professionals and advocates. This initiative empowered attendees to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring that the fundamental right to access diverse literature was upheld.
Citi of Books (COB) was thrilled to be part of this prestigious event representing 18 books from our remarkable authors! Among the standout selections that made a memorable impression with its insightful approach was “Breaking Free from the Inner Critic: The Underlying Cause of All Addictions & Social Problems” by Kalie Marino.
Kalie Marino is a holistic and spiritual counselor, social worker, interfaith minister, respected leader in the field of personal growth and popular public speaker. Her unusual background in quantum physics theory, psychology, and spirituality makes her uniquely qualified to share a practical perspective on creating personal and social transformation.
Addiction to criticism is a social disease we catch from others, and it is the underlying cause of all addictions and emotional problems. Yet it sweeps our world unnoticed, creating an epidemic of immense proportions and leaving chaos in its wake. The roots of this critical addiction are perpetuated through our inner critic, who finds fault with others and ourselves.
“Breaking Free from the Inner Critic” clearly explains the causes and symptoms of critical addiction. Using the “Four Steps to Freedom” contained in this book, you will find relief from your inner critic’s tyranny. This mental detox prepares you to create a life you enjoy. After all, you can’t brew good coffee in a dirty pot! That’s the real secret.
Kalie Marino’s masterpiece paves the route to dissolve individual and global self-defeating ways with stories, physics, and age-old wisdom set to the tune of inner and external peace. Be prepared for your inner critic to be transformed into an inner coach with a new set of songs, all in the key to gratitude.
Perhaps you are familiar with your inner critic, but the two of you have never been properly introduced. Kalie aptly makes that introduction and then skillfully speaks to both of you throughout the book, inviting you to make peace with the mental roommate that pays no rent and was never really invited to stay in the first place. She invites you both to grab a seat and have a listen. It will change your world and the world around you.
As we looked back on this year’s event, we were eager to continue building connections and advocating for access to diverse narratives in every library across the nation, sparking conversations that inspired fresh insights and impactful action.
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