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Among the states are South Carolina (yes, a reversal of their current school book ban legislation!), Rhode Island, Arkansas, Tennessee, and many more. If you have been calling when you're opposing a bill, here's an opportunity to call in support.

Sixty years ago, five assassins from the Nation of Islam murdered Malcolm X. The FBI had spent years escalating the serious political differences between Malcolm and NOI leaders—and worsening petty jealousies NOI leaders had for Malcolm as his prominence rose.

It’s time for the Milk Hotel to choose a side

OH HEY *WE* have created one of these environments!

"When you change the definition of obscenity to meet prurient partisan interests–the amount of time that these legislators talk about genitals and sexual acts is itself deeply disturbing–you then give those same legislators the opportunity to pass more and more restrictive, paternalistic bills." 📚

Please talk with your loved ones about Ruby Bridges. Read “I Am Ruby Bridges” by Ruby Bridges 💛 The first Black child at an all-white public elementary school in Louisiana. She was only six-years-old when she made history marching into that school. Ruby Bridges is living history. She's only 70!

Come by the library to leave us a little love letter, too 😍

Suffragists sent tongue-in-cheek valentines to members of Congress in 1916. Check out some of their messages in favor of Votes for Women. #suffragists

Do not mess with librarians. They let complete strangers borrow their books. For a living. Even the hardcovers. They are so much stronger than you know.

I built a free URL shortener for teachers bc we don't need ads when we're just trying to help each other out Edushare.ing No redirecting to ads, no stealing your traffic, no registration or log-in, no charge I hope you find it useful. Please share with teachers freely #TeachersHelpingTeachers

Check out our freshly hatched chicks! www.youtube.com/live/CQcwFP9...

School librarian Monisha Blair shares some ways we can use Passive RA to help connect readers with books.