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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 12h

This is the perfect week to join Authors Against Book Bans. Go to authorsagainstbookbans.com and click on “join us.” @authorsabb.bsky.social #authorsagainstbookbans #BannedBooksWeek
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Authors Against Book Bans

Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 3d

It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK

Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and OIF workshop: READ ON: TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO BOOK CHALLENGES happening Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 4d

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Stand UP Alaska | Alaska Civics Channel @standupalaska.bsky.social · 14h

No Kings - Anchorage Rally
Saturday, Oct 18th | 3-5 pm
Anchorage Town Square

Help put Anchorage on the map. The last "NO Kings" Rally was one of the largest demonstrations ever in Alaska. Make sure you don't miss out this time. You still have time to make your signs! What will yours say?

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 14h

Margaret Atwood to receive Eleanor Roosevelt award pen.org/press-releas...

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · 15h

I can't trust creators who use generative AI.

How am I supposed to feel collegiality with writers who willingly use my stolen work to build their novels?

I've never thought of other writers as competition; they're my colleagues.
That's how you build community not by benefiting from IP violations.

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 14h

Our neighbors are not the enemy. by Andrew Gray www.adn.com/opinions/202... @andrewgrayak.bsky.social

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone who's read George Orwell knows #CensorshipIsSo1984.

This #BannedBooksWeek, we're asking you to do more than #ReadBannedBooks.

Could we suggest a $5 donation to PEN America for every one of the books you've read on our "Banned Books Bingo Card"?

Please donate now at: pen.org/2025-support...

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 4d

Support the freedom to read in style this #BannedBooksWeek... and use code FREETHEBOOKS2025 to save 10% when you Shop PEN America Originals at: https://pen.org/shop-pen-america-originals/

PEN America graphic for Banned Books Week 2025 featuring three individuals holding books and wearing themed t-shirts, and an offer to save 10% with code FREETHEBOOKS2025.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 2d

Educators — know your rights online! Join @aft.org's @rweingarten.bsky.social, PEN America's Viktorya Vilk, and @ncacensorship.bsky.social's Lee Rowland Oct. 9th 5-6:30pm EST for a webinar on free speech, digital safety, and protecting yourself online. sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

Speaking Out, Staying Safe: Free Speech and Online Safety for Public Employees and Educators

In today’s digital age, the line between personal expression and professional consequences can feel increasingly blurred, especially for educators and public employees. With disciplinary actions and h...

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Sarah Darer Littman @sarahdarerlittman.com · 2d

Book bans waste tax dollars, silence stories, and hurt students.

We need more books, not fewer. 📖

#BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead via @everylibrary.bsky.social

action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge

Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

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Katryn Bury @katrynwrites.bsky.social · 2d

In good news (which I know I need these days), my book Drew Leclair Gets a Clue (which has been challenged in four states, and had been pulled from shelves in one county in Florida) seems to have been restored to shelves! Not sure if it's been relocated to YA but I'll take the win 🎉

Cover for Drew Leclair Gets a Clue (white girl cartoon style holding a magnifying glass)

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 2d

Giving this a little bump. Next month is gonna be fun! 👇🏽

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Since my summer query one went so well, I’m doing another workshop in the winter.

Come hang! The goal is to help get a nonfiction book proposal wrangled up and polished.

These workshops will help fund my free events in the New Year. www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/9/...

Winter Workshop: Building the Nonfiction Book Proposal — ERIC SMITH

Hey friends. So my first attempt at a self-run workshop this summer was a really wonderful success. A few dozen folks signed up, we worked on query letters and opening pages, and at the end of the si...

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 2d

Great thread on supporting Banned Books Week!

Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #BookSky Are you still figuring out what you're doing for #BannedBooksWeek We'll help! Here's a framework for you:
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Here's what we mean...

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 2d

@scbwi.bsky.social has Banned Books Week resources at www.scbwi.org/essential-re... #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomtoRead #SCBWI

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 3d

like!!! we KNOW that it is a small number of weirdos with outsized influence who want to ban books, but it's always nice to get a confirmation

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 3d

1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.

Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.

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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 3d

Book bans create division and stifle freedom of speech and expression fairbanksdailynews-ak.newsmemory.com?publink=080e...
#BannedBooksWeek #AuthorsAgainstBookBans @authorsabb.bsky.social

Book bans create division and stifle freedom of speech and expression

COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVEBy Alaska Authors Against Book BansIn April of 20

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 5d

#LetFreedomReadDay is in ONE WEEK! On 10/11, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans

On a grayscale background of a stack of books are the Banned Books Week Coalition, Unite Against Book Bans, and Let Freedom Read Day logos. Text reads: October 11, 2025. Banned Books Week. Oct. 5 - 11, 2025. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/let-freedom-read-day

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 6d

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Sincerely, The Undersigned

Authors Against Book Bans
American Library Association
Annie's Foundation
Association of Rural and Small Libraries
Bivins Book Publishing
Candlewick Press
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
Defense of Democracy
Everyday Advocacy
Florida Freedom to Read Project
FReadom Fighters
Freedom to Read Project
GLAaD
Holiday House
Independent Book Publishers Association
Independent Publishers Caucus
Lambda Literary
Latinx Kidlit Book Festival
Libro.fm
Livingston Parish Alliance
Military Families for Free Expression
Nashville Teacher Residency
National Coalition Against Censorship
National Education Association
Peachtree
Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans
Red Wine & Blue
Sara & Two-C Dogs, Inc
School Board Integrity Project
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas
Teaching for Change
Texas Freedom to Read Project
The Authors Guild
Tombolo Books
We Need Diverse Books

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 6d

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Assaults on books and storytellers aim to displace the truth and create a censored accounting of this country.

This year's Banned Books Week doesn't commemorate bygone censorship—it spotlights and defends books actively being censored today

Together we call for the end to the authoritarian tactic of banning books.

We stand in support of the authors whose works have been banned, of the students, families, and all readers whose rights are being taken away when books are censored. We stand in support of libraries and local librarians and educators.

We stand together to defend the freedom to read and protect access to diverse histories, stories, and identities, ensuring that all readers everywhere see themselves reflected in literature provided in schools and public libraries.

Join Us

Message your state and Congressional representatives in support for the right to read.
Urge elected leaders to promote legislation that protects books, schools, libraries, and librarians.
Speak out on October 11 for Let Freedom Read Day and then continue to speak out.
Reach out to any of the organizations named here and see how you can help us fight the good fight.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 6d

AABB is proud to join this coalition of groups fighting for the freedom to read. Nothing gives us more hope than the understanding that while the fight may be daunting, we are not in it alone. 1/3

Standing together for the freedom to read.

All students, all people, deserve and require access to information.

Access to books is essential for the free exchange of ideas and for the protection of a healthy democracy.

Books hold a pivotal role in our culture—a role that must be projected.

During Banned Books Week, we recommit ourselves to fighting censorship and authoritarianism all year round.

Today, a well-coordinated network of politically motivated public officials, groups are attacking our fundamental freedoms—including our freedom to read.

Thousands of books that predominantly depict people of color and LBGTQ+ people and that discuss sex, gender, sexuality, race, and racism are banned in public schools and libraries across the country.

These attacks on school districts and public libraries, educators and librarians, authors and illustrators, and the publishers and booksellers that support them are stripping students, families, and all library patrons of their freedom to read and learn.

These efforts upend the lives of students, families, authors, illustrators, educators, and librarians. It leads to erasure from the shelves, harassment from would be censors, denial of access to books, job loss, and financial and emotional distress.

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 4d

This is a great week to read the Alaska Authors Against Book Bans opinion piece. www.adn.com/opinions/202... #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomtoRead

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to have teeshirts or some such available for purchase to fundraise for a group, is there an existing service that can accommodate that? Like bonfire, but where some of each purchase go to a c3 or c4?

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s the first day of Banned Books Week! Take a look at the thread and see if there’s something you can do to protect our freedom to read!

Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 10d

Banned Books Week starts on Sunday, October 5—there are a ton of ways to support!

Find ways to get involved here: www.ala.org/bbooks/banne...

(If you're overwhelmed, even just checking out, buying, or elevating a banned book is helpful! Talking about them w/ the ppl in your life is an action!)

A graphic that reads BANNED BOOKS WEEK, Oct 5 - 11, 2025.

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. ala.org/bbooks

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 4d

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

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