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From courageous teens taking a stand to exposés challenging censorship on multiple fronts, this article is essential reading for anyone who cares about intellectual freedom and the books we all deserve access to. bookriot.com/12-book-cens... #FightBookBans #ReadFreeReadFierce

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Want to fight book bans and protect students’ right to read? One of the most powerful tools is your voice. This guide shows how to make an impact at school board meetings—in just 30 seconds to 3 minutes. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/speaking_up_...

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Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street is a lyrical, powerful coming-of-age story that gives voice to a young Latina navigating identity, culture, and belonging. Banning it erases vital representation and silences a story that has inspired generations. #FreedomToRead #StopBookBans

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A mind-boggling list of hundreds of books purged from some Tennessee school libraries includes works by Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne, children’s poet Shel Silverstein, and Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson. pen.org/magic-tree-h... #bannedbooks #censorship

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Fighting book censorship takes more than passion. It takes purposeful mindset planning. Clarity fuels resilience. Plan your approach, ground yourself in purpose, and be ready to defend the freedom to read. #FreedomToRead #BookBans #MindsetMatters #AntiCensorship #AdvocacyPlanning

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Who’s really behind book bans? It’s not just concerned parents… 72% of book censorship efforts come from pressure groups and government officials. Only 16% come from parents, and 12% from others like teachers or library users. #FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #FactsMatter #LetBooksBe #ProtectLibraries

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Discover how school librarians are courageously defending student access to diverse books, creating safe spaces, and engaging their communities in the fight for intellectual freedom. bookriot.com/south-caroli...

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Looking for tips on how to talk about book censorship with friends and family? Look no further! We have the whys and hows all summed up for you in this week’s article: www.freedomtoreadproject.org/talking_to_y... #FreedomToRead

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Book banners are costing tax payers millions of dollars just to lose. St. Francis Area Schools will place banned books back on library shelves and rewrite its library policy to comply with state law. buff.ly/pyuHl1b

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Banning I Need a New Butt!? Let’s be real… this hilarious, silly read by Dawn McMillan gets kids laughing and loving books. Humor is a powerful literacy tool, especially for reluctant readers. Let’s embrace books that spark joy and giggles, not censor them. #FreedomToRead #LetKidsLaugh #BookJoy

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The school district has agreed to return all removed books to library shelves, adopt a policy for library purchases and book challenges aligned with state law, and guarantee participation by parents, students, and qualified media specialists. pen.org/press-releas...

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While we have challenges to confront in today’s political landscape, we have hope for the future. A better future for public education starts with proper funding, trusted professionals, student-centered resources, and meeting every learner’s basic needs. #FreedomToRead #PathForward #BooksNotBans

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This quote reminds us that open, honest conversations between parents and kids are the antidote to fear… and fear is what fuels censorship. When we trust young readers and engage with them about what they read, we build critical thinking, connection, and empathy. #FreedomToRead #EndBookBans

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The ACLU is suing over book bans in military schools, arguing that removing diverse titles like The Kite Runner violates students’ First Amendment rights. #FreedomToRead bookriot.com/aclu-dodea-l...

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In Florida, small but vocal groups are reshaping public library policies under the banner of "parental rights," leading to restricted access to diverse materials & challenging intellectual freedom. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/parental_rig... #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans

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Join the 5th Annual Teach Truth Day of Action: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Across the country, educators, students, parents, & community members are standing up for the freedom to learn by participating in the Zinn Education Project's Teach Truth Day of Action. www.zinnedproject.org/news/teach-t...

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Florida's "Parental Rights" laws are becoming a nationwide blueprint for extreme censorship in schools. A new report from PEN America and the Florida Freedom to Read Project reveals how a vocal minority is dictating what students can read and learn. pen.org/press-releas...

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Drama by Raina Telgemeier is a vibrant, heartfelt graphic novel that celebrates friendship, self-expression, and the magic of middle school theater. It gently explores identity and inclusion, helping young readers feel seen and accepted. Every student deserves stories that reflect their world.

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More great info from Book Riot!

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LOVE seeing stories like this where the hard work of passionate folks pays off!

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Being banned is not a badge of honor. It’s erasure. It’s lost income. It’s emotional toll. And it silences the very voices we need most. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/being_banned... #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #LetThemRead

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The @txfreedomread.bsky.social continued to show up and call others into action over a very long and discouraging legislative session - and their efforts helped stop HB3225. 👏 to Anne, Frank, and Laney for volunteering your time to protect education access for your kids and communities at large!

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Two things: 1. Here’s an example for SCOTUS where offering a parent opt-out could become a huge burden on the district. 2. Not surprising knowing “parental rights” laws are a lie, Walters doesn’t seem enthusiastic to honor the rights of parents that want to opt-out. popular.info/p/update-okl...

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Unicorns Are The Worst by Alex Willan is a hilarious, heartwarming tale about assumptions, jealousy, and learning to appreciate others for who they really are. Banning this delightful story only teaches kids to fear what they don’t understand. Let’s keep the magic on the shelves. #FreedomToRead

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When you wonder who’s going to stand up against book bans—sometimes the answer is you. You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to care. Progress doesn’t happen on its own. It happens because you showed up. #FreedomToRead #FightCensorship #ShowUp

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“We do not protect liberty by silencing it, we do not strengthen education by censoring it, and we do not honor democracy by fearing diversity," Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Dallas, whose parents fled from Romania's communist regime said. www.statesman.com/story/news/p...

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Today, we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. This Memorial Day, the Freedom to Read Project reflects on the freedoms they fought to protect—including the freedom to think, learn, and read without censorship. Let us remember through action. Let us honor through vigilance.

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Update: this session’s school library book ban bill- SB 13 - has been added to the calendar for Monday. 😩 Keep calling your reps to urge them to run out the clock on this horrible bill. If this passes, we will not be able to undo the harm done to TX public school libraries.

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What happens when state politicians, not educators or communities, decide what books students can access? Spoiler: It’s already happening. From Utah to Florida, states are stripping local districts of the power to choose what belongs on library shelves. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/unprecedente...

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Friends in New Hampshire! Have you contacted Governor Ayotte yet? newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/21/b...

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Freedom to Read Project and more than 40 organizations representing parents, grassroots organizers, authors, librarians, booksellers, and publishers have signed a statement on the Trump Administration's firing of Dr. Carla Hayden. Now take action with @everylibrary.bsky.social: bit.ly/EmailHayden

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Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff is a beautifully written, deeply moving story about identity, grief, & self-discovery through the eyes of a transgender boy navigating the ghosts of his past. Banning this book means silencing a story that helps so many young readers feel seen, safe, & understood.

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When deciding whether a book belongs on school shelves, let’s err on the side of education, not fear. Books spark questions, build empathy, and help students make sense of a complex world. Shielding kids from tough topics doesn’t protect them, it leaves them unprepared.

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A district administrator told me that there is nothing unusual about sourcing “internal review” ideas from parents. However, as someone who has looked at thousands of emails about internal and formal book reviews in Katy ISD, I can tell you- this is not normal.

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We spoke today to encourage Texans to defend their institutions, like public libraries, by getting engaged. See @txfreedomread.bsky.social threads for more ways to get involved.

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🚨 Can you make three phone calls today? 1- Contact Todd Hunter (chair of the House Calendars Committee) 2- Contact your State House rep Urge them NOT to move on SB 13- the school library book ban bill. 📞 Todd Hunter: (512) 463-0672 📞Find your rep here: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

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This quote hits at the heart of what’s at stake. Book bans aren’t just about pages and titles. They’re about silencing voices, erasing experiences, and cutting off the very tools we need to understand each other in a complex world. #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #LetStudentsRead #RightToRead

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Our latest article delves into the escalating use of intimidation tactics by government entities to suppress free expression in schools and libraries. Read the full article here: www.freedomtoreadproject.org/weaponized_f... #FreedomToRead #StopBookBans

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful story of redemption, friendship, and the human cost of silence. Its difficult themes foster empathy, critical thinking, and important conversations about forgiveness and courage. #FreedomToRead

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School librarians do so much more than check out books. They’re literacy champions, research guides, tech navigators, and safe spaces for every student. When schools lose librarians, students lose opportunities.

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First, book banners came for school libraries. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

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Book bans are silencing more than just stories. They’re hurting authors, readers, and our right to access a deep variety of voices. Learn how consumer activism—through reviews, purchases, and donations—is a powerful tool to resist censorship. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/consumer_act...

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Three states attempted to close their State Libraries this legislation season and they've been staved off–so far. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news. Note that the roundup does not cover all of this week due to travel and it's still very long: bookriot.com/state-librar...

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BREAKING: President Donald Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. The dismissal was disclosed in statements from three top House Democrats and confirmed by a separate person familiar with the matter.

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Sorry to harsh the vibe: South Carolina just voted to ban 10 more books from all public schools across the state. This makes South Carolina the leader in state-sanctioned book bans. The decision happened fast, and it put incredible power into the hands of ONE parent. bookriot.com/south-caroli...

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HUGE NEWS. The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here. bookriot.com/the-latest-f...

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When the people going after school libraries tell you, “it’s not banning - you can still buy it at the store or get it in the public library,” but then they go and pressure the books off the shelves in those locations too…

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