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And if you want to say "no" in person, come to the State Affairs committee hearing Monday at 9 a.m. in the Senate Chamber, and support public libraries.

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Hmmmm. Looks like the auto comment is off on this bill now, perhaps because it's status was changed to pending. Full text & info here. Contact your reps instead. legiscan.com/TX/text/HB13...

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Texas! House Bill 1375 would allow civil suits against any bookstore that allowed children access to content the plaintiffs feel is “harmful to minors.” Most bookstores don't have the money to defend themselves against these suits. Add a public comment while it's still in committee.

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Fellow publishing professionals and authors, let's protect the freedom to read! 📚

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Deadline to add your name in support Institute of Library & Museum Services (IMLS): Mon. April 28th! Thanks @authorsabb.bsky.social for reminder urging authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, literary agents, educators, & industry professionals.👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/1gpf...

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Yay! I just went to AABB’s feed to ask this question and the answer was right there.

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Annals of Book Banning, update from @authorsabb.bsky.social: "Noticeably absent from the signatories on that letter was 'Big Five' publisher HarperCollins." mailchi.mp/dbfa674c6ee1...

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Colorado authors: Authors Against Book Bans in Colorado are appearing before the Colorado legislature and getting action on bills to protect Coloradans from book bans. SB 63 is moving through the legislature. If you’re not a member, please consider joining!

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If you work in publishing, this is where you need to go:

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We've been asked this a few times & now have an answer! If you're in publishing, but not author you can join Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans! The group is still in development but you can sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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We'll have copies of Banned Book Bingo for ya at People's Book this Saturday 4/26 Independent Bookstore Day! Five in a row will get you a prize! Happy browsing! #readfreely @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social

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Contacting electeds, signing petitions, writing letters, adding public comments, all of that important work can feel lonely, but you're not alone when you're doing it. Here's a thread of pictures from yesterday's rally at the Supreme Court of some of the many people who are with you in this work...

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The House Committee on Education's hearing for SB 1098, Oregon's Freedom to Read bill, has been delayed TWICE. Oregonians: Please urge the committee members to move this important anti-discrimination bill through the House ASAP. olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/C... @authorsabb.bsky.social

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unfortunately, this isn't surprising given ... everything. if you're an author, consider joining @authorsabb.bsky.social if you're a reader looking to support the freedom read, show up for your local library! ilovelibraries.org And attend local school board meetings and fight for these books!

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North Dakota friends, click through and send an email asking the Governor to veto this bad bill!

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North Dakota! Censorship bill SB 2307 passed in the legislature so now we need to focus on pressuring the Governor to veto www.righttoreadnd.org/vetosb2307

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Joined @authorsabb.bsky.social, the Coalition for Inclusive Schools and Communities, and other groups at SCOTUS this morning in opposition to school bans of LGBTQ+ books, as Mahmoud v. Taylor has oral arguments today. #EditorsAgainstBookBans

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Today SCOTUS hears arguments in Mahmoud v Taylor. Why is this important? LGBTQ kids and families exist. Their stories matter. These are beautiful tales of being kids - that have been grossly mischaracterized - Read this. pen.org/authors-spea...

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I'm not in DC but if you are please stop by

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I wish I was in DC today, marching with the folks who are reminding SCOTUS about the basic American ideal that we live in a pluralistic society. If this idea doesn't live in us, how can it live in our laws? If it doesn't live in our laws, then who are "we" the people?

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Today, SCOTUS hears a case on whether hearing a story read about a child who has a gay uncle constitutes a violation of freedom of religion. Why should we care? Because public education belongs to all of us, and all means all. Kids with LGBTQ+ families are part of the all.

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One of the many amazing books I get to represent in my job is JACOB'S ROOM TO CHOOSE, repeatedly the target of book bans since publication in 2019 and is part of this case. Pls consider ordering a copy to donate to your local public library or LGBTQIA+ youth center. shorturl.at/n3E6r

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Tomorrow we can show up for a system of education that teaches & values the entire, complex, diverse, beautiful range of human experience. Join us & others on the steps of the Supreme Court if you can!

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Here's a bunch more info on the case before the Supreme Court tomorrow glaad.org/fact-sheet-m...

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Tomorrow we can show up for a system of education that teaches & values the entire, complex, diverse, beautiful range of human experience. Join us & others on the steps of the Supreme Court if you can!

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If you're looking to join the fight against book bans but aren't a fit for us, there are plenty of other opportunities! We HIGHLY recommend connecting with a local Freedom to Read org if you have one. You can also join United Against Book Bans uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/

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This is a really great episode! Listen to hear what @authorsabb.bsky.social members have been working on in Rhode Island & how @cathygjohn.bsky.social has navigated speaking publicly on book bans as an author & teacher. Get some ideas on how you too can speak up for books, authors, & readers!

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We're joining The Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities & the Montgomery County Pride Family to rally for inclusive education at the steps of the Supreme Court April 22 from 8AM-12PM, while the court hears arguments in Mahmoud vs Taylor. (Scroll past the banner for info on the rally!)

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The bill in North Carolina passed the House. Pressure now moves to the Senate & the Governor www.wral.com/news/state/b...

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Has your name ever appeared in the credits of a book, or is it likely to in the near future? Then you should join @authorsabb.bsky.social! Full transcript and jpg of this zine formatted for print available here: www.patreon.com/posts/i-want... #authorsagainstbookbans

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Free workshop! Join PEN America's Yemile Bucay, @americanbookseller.bsky.social's Philomena Polefrone, and @authorsabb.bsky.social's Samira Ahmed for an update on physical and digital safety skills for author and book events. Tuesday, May 20 at 7pm EST. Details: pen.org/event/so-you...

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Do not wait for your books to be banned to join @authorsabb.bsky.social. Please stand up for our colleagues, our readers, and the freedom to read and write today. www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

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Texas! Tx HB3225 was passed by the House so now it is time to call your state Senators! Here's a good op-ed describing some of the dangers of the bill. And be sure to give a follow to @freadomfighters.bsky.social

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Florida! Rise up! Our friends @flfreedomread.bsky.social have made it easy for you to contact your representatives! See their post below!

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North Carolina! A censorship bill moved out of committee yesterday and could be up for a vote later today! Get on the horn to your reps if you can! www.wral.com/story/nc-bil...

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More student action against book bans! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Today the BANNED! video series features THIS IS YOUR TIME by the incredible @rubybridges.bsky.social. Please watch & share & join the fight for the freedom to read & against gov't control over access to knowledge & history. #books #booksky #banned #unitedagainstbookbans @authorsabb.bsky.social

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All students deserve the freedom to read. We sued the Department of Defense to protect the right to learn for students on military bases around the world.

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Utah! A chance to gather & discuss Banned Together!

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Can you get to Moscow, Idaho on May 7 from 12-1? Then you can attend "The State of Book Bans in Idaho & Beyond" a presentation by Idaho chapter leader Eija Sumner. All the info www.nwpb.org/event/the-st...

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