More than 130 publishers, booksellers, librarians, and literary groups have signed a letter in opposition to HR 7661, a bill that would cut federal funding for K–12 classrooms and school libraries alleged to possess “sexually oriented materials”
RIGHT TO READ DAY. April 20, 2026. Everywhere. FOR YOUR FREEDOM TO READ. FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION. FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST. FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR OUR LIBRARIES. Logos for Unite Against Book Bans and ALA150 American Library Association
From Jan. 2025 - March 2026, 100+ pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read.
This #RightToReadDay, take action: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw
Your child shouldn't grow up in a country where politicians in Washington determine which stories are acceptable.
You're the parent. Not the Federal Government.
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In early 2026, children’s author Chris Barton learned that his author visit with Alamo Heights Independent School District had been canceled. This happened after three parents complained that one of his books explored the history of glitter.
(Book Riot) #BookRiot #bookbans
That's right, glitter
5 telling statistics from educators about book banning
87% of educators say book bans are rarely or never justified
65% say bans negatively affect their ability to teach
What does the data say about book bans?
A national survey of 1,500+ educators found that censorship is already affecting classrooms across the country.
Book bans don’t just remove titles from shelves, they reshape how teachers teach and how students learn.
#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans
We're going to beat the national book ban. But we can do more than just beat this one bill. We can use this national moment to show that book bans anywhere are losing policies. For every $100 donated, we can reach 10,000 Americans about this bill. Imagine what we can right now & help make it happen!
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Don't let the Federal Government regulate books in your local libraries.
Sign the petition to stop the federal book ban bill!
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Airport Libraries Take Off:
In these spaces, travelers pick up books before they board
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This is why you can't give discrimination a little capitulation as a treat. It will only keep escalating. You should push back even if it magically stops at one targeted group, but fyi it never does. You should care even if it isn't coming for you too, but btw it is.
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#Libraries are more than books. They’re hubs for learning, creativity, and connection! Celebrate National Library Lover’s Month by sharing what you love most. 📖❤️ #NationalLibraryLoversMonth
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The view from Canada: “These librarians seem fearless … Book banning is bad.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
This great page from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is full of ways that you can show up #ForOurLibraries and help protect these critical community spaces—even if you just have five minutes.
As someone who loves #GoodnightMoon, this is hilarious...
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Illustrations of different ways to celebrate winter solstice
Fun Ways to celebrate Winter Solstice in Nature!!
Find the tutorials here: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/2022/12/28/w...
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Thank you to the staff of the Chicago Public Library
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This is hilarious! I, too, have read this book 4,000 times.
Had to share. This is hilarioius. theuglyvolvo.com/issues-goodn...
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Excellent information on the latest in book bans. 👇
Now the Copyright Office is under fire, which helps AI corporations.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions. action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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