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Dedicated to supporting Fort Bend ISD’s libraries and librarians and fighting against book bans.
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New Braunfels ISD is closing its MS and HS libraries’ doors to students while they review their entire 50,000+ collection to ensure the district is in compliance with SB 13.

And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬

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A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries
In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.
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A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger – Two worlds collide as a Lipan Apache girl & a shape-shifting creature join forces to save both realms.
Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith – A teen discovers that a haunted house attraction built on harmful Native stereotypes hides deeper truths about history & prejudice.
We Still Belong by Christine Day – A middle school girl navigates questions of identity and belonging as she celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day and connects with her community.
Looking for a book to celebrate? Try:

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger – A Lipan Apache teen uses her ability to summon animal ghosts to solve her cousin’s mysterious murder in a world where Indigenous legends are real.
Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the strength and contributions of Indigenous communities in the United States and across the Americas.
It's clear the majority of book challenges in Fort Bend ISD were not a result of a child or a parent stumbling across material that may be inappropriate.

While 2024 was a rough year for books in Fort Bend ISD, things are looking up: there has been 0 book challenges in 2025.
📚70% of book challenges were made by a single individual.

📚93% of the books challenged were NOT read by the challenger (data was unavailable for the remaining 7%).

📚100% of the books challenged referenced BookLooks.org - the now defunct website started by former Moms for Liberty members.
📚100% of MS book challenges resulted in a ban.

📚Of the 54 books that were challenged at the HS level:
30 were removed
22 were retained
2 were restricted (parental permission required)
As Banned Books Week 2025 comes to a close, we decided to share a quick analysis of the 54 books challenged in Fort Bend ISD since 2022. 6 of those books were found in both MS & HS libraries.

📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024.

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd
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Book censorship in schools has reached a new apex, becoming a routine and expected part of school operations, particularly in states like Texas, which recorded 1,781 total bans in the 2024-25 school year.

Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social
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It's finally ready! October's most anticipated release, w/ the possible exception of The Life of a Showgirl, is The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November School Board Elections. If you hate book bans, read this to know who to vote for and who to campaign against! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November 2025 School Board Elections
The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the November 2025 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Tuesday, November 4...
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We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
🚨 UPDATE 🚨

Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025.

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd
Boy Toy by Barry Lyga is currently in 3 Fort Bend ISD High School libraries. It was challenged in June 2024 and is pending review by a District Reconsideration Committee.

The challenge was submitted by a community member, who did not read the book & only cited BookLooks excerpts.
🚨UPDATE 🚨

The Haters was banned in February 2025.

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
The Haters by Jesse Andrews was challenged in June 2024 and is currently pending review by a FBISD District Reconsideration Committee.

Andrews's debut novel, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, has also been targeted by book banners.
🚨UPDATE🚨

A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025.

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.

The novel, widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th century literature, was challenged in April 2024 and pending review by a district reconsideration committee. The book is currently available in 7 high school libraries.
The novel was removed from all Fort Bend ISD HS libraries in March 2025, following the fiction audit. It was noted that the book violated the EFB (Local) policy at the time as it "promoted" illegal drug use amongst minors and sexually activity amongst minors.
Published in 1999, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky was the 3rd most banned book in 2024. The novel was mostly challenged due to claims of sexually explicit content, LGBTQIA+ content, depiction of sexual assault, depiction of drug use, and profanity.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
Since November 2023, Fort Bend ISD has banned 11 books at the elementary school level, including Becoming Billie Holiday and Powers of a Girl.

The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
A big shout out to all of our amazing Fort Bend ISD teachers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students!

#worldteachersday
Fort Bend ISD added Stephen King’s It to the Do Not Purchase list in November 2024, as it violated the EFB local policy (NOT the law).

apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored.
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We Are Not from Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, a gripping, emotional story of migration and resilience.

These stories are perfect for sparking conversation and celebrating the richness of Hispanic culture this month.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, a moving novel-in-verse about two sisters discovering each other after tragedy.

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a dark, atmospheric mystery set in 1950s Mexico.
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, a bold exploration of feminism, queer identity, and Puerto Rican heritage.
Looking for a book to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month? Here our a few of our recommendations:

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.