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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · 7d

Join
@penamerica.bsky.social
#FightBookBans

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 11d

It's Banned Books Week!

Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us

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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social · 17d

Proud to work on this with some great folks fighting for the freedom to read. Of note - SO MANY ALLIES. @heykellyjensen.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social and @txfreedomread.bsky.social!!!! pen.org/report/the-n...

The Normalization of Book Banning

This report offers a window into the complex and extensive climate of censorship between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · 17d

BANNED BOOKS WEEK October 5-11, 2025
Join: UniteAgainstBookBans.org.
Follow: @UniteAgainstBookBans. #UniteAgainstBookBans

Unite Against Book Bans

We should trust individuals to make their own decisions. Raise your voice for everyone's freedom to read. #UniteAgainstBookBans

UniteAgainstBookBans.org

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 18d

Sad to hear of the loss of the extraordinary #JaneGoodall, here are a couple of brilliant picturebooks about her and a fantastic one she wrote. #PicturebookPage #RIPJaneGoodall

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · 26d

#Kidlitart Great book covers... @breannacarzoo.bsky.social

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · 27d

Great #kitlit book covers #EmmaYarlett

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 19

Great kidlit book covers

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Lacey Jane @ljwaters.bsky.social · Sep 19

‘They said I should be purged and killed’: The librarians who stood up for free speech share.google/uGJuWksGZRCo...

‘They said I should be purged and killed’: The librarians who stood up for free speech

How two school library workers found themselves on the front line of an ideological crisis in the US

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trojtro.bsky.social @trojtro.bsky.social · Sep 19

And remember to thank your librarians. These folks have been under horrible verbal attacks, both individually and as a group for the past year. And they keep on doing amazing work! Our communities are better because of them.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Sep 19

See you TOMORROW: In NYC on Sat., Sept. 20: Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In

Fantastic venue, keynote address by Dr. Scott Manning Stevens on American Revolution; workshops; free books; lunch; American Revolution teaching poster; tours; & more.

Register ⬇️
www.teachingforchange.org/nyc-native-k...

2025 Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In - Teaching for Change

Ninth Annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In Saturday, September 20, 202510:00AM – 3:00PMNational Museum of the American Indian1 Bowling GreenNew York, NY 10004 Tickets are $20 a person. Contact Teachi...

www.teachingforchange.org

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Sep 18

The @freedomreadproject.bsky.social has created a free guide to advocacy drawn from the experience of parents who had to fend off a coordinated attack on the right to read. Download it here: Turning the Page - Freedom to Read Project

Get the Guide: Turning the Page

Turning the Page: an Advocate's Guide to the Freedom to Read was made by public school parents who found themselves in the middle of an organized plan to undermine public education. This guide puts cr...

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · Sep 16

I can’t even. If you’ve asked “what can I do about book bans?” please leave a comment on this atrocious proposa.

Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Sep 16

Call to action for Alabama! Leave a public comment on a truly terrible proposal that would ban "positive descriptions" of trans people in libraries. www.erininthemorning.com/p/positive-d...

"Positive Depictions" Of Trans People Banned In Alabama State Libraries Proposal

The code change that has been proposed does not ban negative depictions of transgender people, however. Public comment is open until October 14.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 13

Great kid lit art @elisegravel.bsky.social #kidlitart

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 11

More great kid lit art #CindyDerby #Howtowalkanant

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 11

More great kid lit art #kidlitart @katelynaronson.bsky.social #evefarber.

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 9

I agree to the terms. #Ireadbannedbooks

Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Another great book cover. #Barroux #kitlitart

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 3

More kid lit book covers I love #kitlitart @monicasilvie.bsky.social

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some favorite kids books covers #kidlitart

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now, these kids were literally praying..." Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis
#guncontrolnow

Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Aug 26

#ala #bannedbooks #readbannedbooks

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Andy Goldsworthy wall at Storm King Art Center, NY #andygoldsworthy @stormkingartcenter.bsky.social #natureandart #serpentinewalls

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · Aug 18

Libraries nationwide are joining @bklynlibrary.bsky.social's Books Unbanned. “That’s really what the library is about. The freedom to read..We respect that everybody’s different & everyone’s got different needs. And it’s not our business to tell you what to do with those books” #UniteAgainstBookBans

More and more books are being banned. SoCal libraries find a solution

Long Beach and other SoCal libraries have joined the Books Unbanned effort, providing children as young as 13 a free e-card to access e-books and audiobooks.

www.latimes.com

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Mike Barbre @mikebarbre.bsky.social · Aug 18

Those who have #BannedBooks have never been on the right side of history.

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Aug 16

No country has ever increased freedom and liberty by banning books - www.bookbanpetition.us

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