That Librarian: Amanda Jones
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Grassroots Organizer-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan
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The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! I'm honored to be a part of this group: time.com/next @la-cac.org
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The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
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THE LIBRARIANS has made the BAFTA Longlist for Best Documentary! We’re thrilled that the film is resonating with UK and Irish audiences and that our Librarians Without Borders movement continues to gain momentum. Now streaming in the UK on via BBC Storyville’s iPlayer.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
THE LIBRARIANS has made the BAFTA Longlist for Best Documentary! We’re thrilled that the film is resonating with UK and Irish audiences and that our Librarians Without Borders movement continues to gain momentum. Now streaming in the UK on via BBC Storyville’s iPlayer.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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This interview with @librarianjones.com is terrific! I’m always amazed by Amanda’s positivity and energy despite continued attacks on her professionalism and integrity. Heed her advice at the end to follow @heykellyjensen.bsky.social to keep current on censorship.
The Library Changemaker: Amanda Jones — Future Hindsight
We discuss the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights.
www.futurehindsight.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This interview with @librarianjones.com is terrific! I’m always amazed by Amanda’s positivity and energy despite continued attacks on her professionalism and integrity. Heed her advice at the end to follow @heykellyjensen.bsky.social to keep current on censorship.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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They called her names and sent her death threats… for defending library books. So, she bravely organized 100+ people and sent 44,000 emails that stopped 8 out of 9 anti-library bills. Let us tell you that story. 🧵(1/3)
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
They called her names and sent her death threats… for defending library books. So, she bravely organized 100+ people and sent 44,000 emails that stopped 8 out of 9 anti-library bills. Let us tell you that story. 🧵(1/3)
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They called her names and sent her death threats… for defending library books. So, she bravely organized 100+ people and sent 44,000 emails that stopped 8 out of 9 anti-library bills. Let us tell you that story. 🧵(1/3)
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Check out Unban Coolies on YouTube and subscribe. Share his posts and videos. He is doing the work to help authors and librarians. We must support our brave young people who are doing the work!
Unban Coolies is a YouTube channel launched by Christopher Lau | He brings you interviews with many well-known authors, illustrators, editors, and librarians who are defending book access - be sure to check this out & share widely! @freadomfighters.bsky.social
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Unban Coolies
I'm Christopher Lau, the founder of Unban Coolies. This channel is a direct response to the alarming surge in book bans, created to support the authors, illustrators, and librarians on the front lines...
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January 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Check out Unban Coolies on YouTube and subscribe. Share his posts and videos. He is doing the work to help authors and librarians. We must support our brave young people who are doing the work!
Maybe modern problems require ancient, mythical solutions???
January 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Maybe modern problems require ancient, mythical solutions???
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Check this out!!!!! You can follow this bot on Bluesky to receive updates whenever something new happens in these censorship cases. There’re also posted at bots.law/little-cases.... @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
I'm now following Parnell v. School Board of Lake County, Florida (Florida - Book removal/HB 1069 - school libraries):
Filed: Sept. 19, 2023
View Full Case | Background Info | Complaint
#CL67814861
Filed: Sept. 19, 2023
View Full Case | Background Info | Complaint
#CL67814861
January 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Check this out!!!!! You can follow this bot on Bluesky to receive updates whenever something new happens in these censorship cases. There’re also posted at bots.law/little-cases.... @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Watch online today!
📚💪 TODAY at 2pmPT/5pmET is our 'RIGHT TO READ' online screening and rally on Kinema! We are pumped for this incredible event featuring a post-screening conversation with the preeminent leaders in the movement! 📚💪
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January 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Watch online today!
A Twilight Zone episode made real. My state rep filed a bill to send librarians to prison for TWO YEARS hard labor for attending a professional conference. It failed bc it is crazy but it didn’t stop the lies. Librarians are under attack—this isn’t opinion, it’s fact. And I won’t stop fighting it.
January 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A Twilight Zone episode made real. My state rep filed a bill to send librarians to prison for TWO YEARS hard labor for attending a professional conference. It failed bc it is crazy but it didn’t stop the lies. Librarians are under attack—this isn’t opinion, it’s fact. And I won’t stop fighting it.
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At least eight states have deeply concerning anti-library, anti-literature bills on the docket for their legislative sessions so far. Here's what they are and what you can and should do at this point about them–whether or not you live in these states.
*WE* save us.
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*WE* save us.
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Bad Library Bills, 2026 Edition: State-Level Legislation of Concern
Alabama, Ohio, New Hampshire, and several other states already have bills targeting libraries and books on deck for 2026.
buttondown.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
At least eight states have deeply concerning anti-library, anti-literature bills on the docket for their legislative sessions so far. Here's what they are and what you can and should do at this point about them–whether or not you live in these states.
*WE* save us.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
*WE* save us.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
Check this out!!!!! You can follow this bot on Bluesky to receive updates whenever something new happens in these censorship cases. There’re also posted at bots.law/little-cases.... @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
I'm now following Parnell v. School Board of Lake County, Florida (Florida - Book removal/HB 1069 - school libraries):
Filed: Sept. 19, 2023
View Full Case | Background Info | Complaint
#CL67814861
Filed: Sept. 19, 2023
View Full Case | Background Info | Complaint
#CL67814861
January 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Check this out!!!!! You can follow this bot on Bluesky to receive updates whenever something new happens in these censorship cases. There’re also posted at bots.law/little-cases.... @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
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Join us for Coretta Scott King Book Award Literature Week
🗓️ Jan 19–23, 2026
Celebrate Black voices, stories, and literary excellence.
🔗 Register at bit.ly/csk-lit-week-26
#CSKLiteratureWeek #CSKBART #CorettaScottKing #BlackAuthors
🗓️ Jan 19–23, 2026
Celebrate Black voices, stories, and literary excellence.
🔗 Register at bit.ly/csk-lit-week-26
#CSKLiteratureWeek #CSKBART #CorettaScottKing #BlackAuthors
January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Join us for Coretta Scott King Book Award Literature Week
🗓️ Jan 19–23, 2026
Celebrate Black voices, stories, and literary excellence.
🔗 Register at bit.ly/csk-lit-week-26
#CSKLiteratureWeek #CSKBART #CorettaScottKing #BlackAuthors
🗓️ Jan 19–23, 2026
Celebrate Black voices, stories, and literary excellence.
🔗 Register at bit.ly/csk-lit-week-26
#CSKLiteratureWeek #CSKBART #CorettaScottKing #BlackAuthors
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It's 2026, and we're now well into the fifth year of book bans nationwide.
What can you do? There are *many* things you can do.
Here are 60+ small tasks to defend the right to read in your backyard and to help in the efforts nationwide.
No one saves us except us.
bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
What can you do? There are *many* things you can do.
Here are 60+ small tasks to defend the right to read in your backyard and to help in the efforts nationwide.
No one saves us except us.
bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026
No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.
bookriot.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
It's 2026, and we're now well into the fifth year of book bans nationwide.
What can you do? There are *many* things you can do.
Here are 60+ small tasks to defend the right to read in your backyard and to help in the efforts nationwide.
No one saves us except us.
bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
What can you do? There are *many* things you can do.
Here are 60+ small tasks to defend the right to read in your backyard and to help in the efforts nationwide.
No one saves us except us.
bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
“You might not like my voice. I don’t like your silence.”
(I could not find who to cite.)
(I could not find who to cite.)
January 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
“You might not like my voice. I don’t like your silence.”
(I could not find who to cite.)
(I could not find who to cite.)
The irony of this attorney warning people about posting on social media, after telling me to “grow thicker skin” when his other client defamed me online. Feels like an SNL cold open.
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The irony of this attorney warning people about posting on social media, after telling me to “grow thicker skin” when his other client defamed me online. Feels like an SNL cold open.
Fighting Book Bans and Censorship in Louisiana: Amanda Jones' That Librarian
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January 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Look at the official White House website about January 6th. Shameful. (Link in comments.)
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Look at the official White House website about January 6th. Shameful. (Link in comments.)
So what’s on the MAGA agenda for today’s anniversary of getting away with an insurrection? Are there going to be reenactments? Fresh feces smeared on the Capitol? T-shirts bragging, “I smashed the windows and stole a lectern, and all I got was a pardon and this shirt”? Maybe I’ll ask my senator.
a man in a military uniform is speaking into a microphone with the word disgraceful written below him
ALT: a man in a military uniform is speaking into a microphone with the word disgraceful written below him
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January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
So what’s on the MAGA agenda for today’s anniversary of getting away with an insurrection? Are there going to be reenactments? Fresh feces smeared on the Capitol? T-shirts bragging, “I smashed the windows and stole a lectern, and all I got was a pardon and this shirt”? Maybe I’ll ask my senator.
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Have you signed up for our online screening and Q&A with Kinema yet? Limited tickets are available so grab yours now and join us in ONE WEEK to n January 10th, 2pm PT / 5pm ET for a very special "RIGHT TO READ" virtual rally! JOIN US and GET TICKETS NOW!
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January 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Have you signed up for our online screening and Q&A with Kinema yet? Limited tickets are available so grab yours now and join us in ONE WEEK to n January 10th, 2pm PT / 5pm ET for a very special "RIGHT TO READ" virtual rally! JOIN US and GET TICKETS NOW!
tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
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Jack Smith told lawmakers Trump was 'the most culpable' in election interference case, deposition transcript shows www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Jack Smith told lawmakers Trump was 'the most culpable' in election interference case, deposition transcript shows
The former special counsel who brought charges against Trump during the Biden administration had wanted to testify in public, but Republicans refused his request.
www.nbcnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Jack Smith told lawmakers Trump was 'the most culpable' in election interference case, deposition transcript shows www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...