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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 1d

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"Founded by the Eleanor Roosevelt Center, the awards build on Roosevelt’s legacy as a tireless advocate for civil liberties and intellectual freedom.

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This year’s honorees at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Find out who’s being honored at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards. See the full list of authors and advocates recognized for their courage in defending the freedom to read.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 2d

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Funny Friday - Banned Books Week Edition

Speed Bump by Dave Coverly - originally published August 7, 2023

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 3d

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

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EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 3d

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Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska by John Green. (Dutton Books for Young Readers, 3 March 2005). John Green's debut novel is the story of Miles Halter, ...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 4d

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 4d

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky . (Simon Pulse, 30 September 2025). Chbosky's debut novel f ollows observant “wallf...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 5d

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Book Ban Data

The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has released new data documenting book challenges throughout the United States, finding that challenges were nearly double that...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 5d

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. (Clarion Books, 28 February 2017). Angie Thomas' debut novel was inspired by the Black Lives Matter mov...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 5d

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. (Clarion Books, 28 February 2017). Angie Thomas' debut novel was inspired by the Black Lives Matter mov...

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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 6d

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 6d

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 6d

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George Takei

As well as being a multi-hyphenate (see below the photo), George Takei is the honorary chairman of ALA's Banned Books Week this year. " Mr. ...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 7d

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 7d

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Sign the national pledge against book bans and add your name to the growing movement for the freedom to read. action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge via
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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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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 7d

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October 5 - 11 is Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week was launched by the American Library Association in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to ...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 9d

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PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'

A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 10d

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Pro-Born: A Former Evangelical on the Single-Issue Politics of White Christians

Abortion is murder. That refrain played in my head as I closed the curtain in the polling booth, the sounds of the social hall echoing around me. The same refrain played every time I convinced myse...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 11d

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Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News

The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 11d

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PWHL UNVEILS 2025-26 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE

Puck drop slated for November 21Opening night double-header features first-ever game between expansion teams PWHL Seattle and PWHL VancouverRegular season consists of a 120-game schedule; each team to...

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 12d

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September favorites

Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure by Rhys Bowen. Lake Union Publishing, 5 August 2025. Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years ...

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12d

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 16d

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Funny Friday

- originally published 6 June 2025

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Marlyn Beebe @marlynb.bsky.social · 17d

I loved both the Diana Wynne Jones and the Pamela Dean interpretations. (In fact, I still have battered paperbacks of both!)
Looks like I have some more reading to do, though (oh, darn!).
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A Knight to Remember: Six Retellings of the Story of Tam Lin - Reactor

A gripping tale about a woman determined to hold on to what she wants.

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