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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 10h

Today in retirement: The Philadelphia Orchestra

Program for the Philadelphia Orchestra:
Ravel, Une barque sur l’ocean
Brunch, Violin concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Strauss, An Alpine symphony, Op. 64

Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia Orchestra

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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 1d

My wife and I went to the movies last night and saw one battle after another.

By which I mean we saw a screening of The Librarians, the powerful new documentary about the onslaught of book bans and other well-funded attacks on U.S. libraries and our freedom to read.

youtu.be/Ykll4MWltsQ

THE LIBRARIANS | Official Trailer

YouTube video by The Librarians Film

youtu.be

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Me, too. Puts me right get back in my college apartment.

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Fall decor spotted during my daily walk

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

"We hope at least that it sends a message to other library districts, other states, other counties, that the 1st Amendment is alive & strong & that our values against discrimination also remain alive and strong … government officials need to keep in mind their constitutional obligations."

Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement

Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.

www.cbsnews.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Jennifer’s right. And her earrings are cool.

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

It’s me. Your favorite #bannedbooksweek curmudgeon. Just popping in to rain all over your caution tape.

#tlsky #tlskychat #librarians #skybrarians #edusky

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

“Based on the book cover designs alone … the vast majority of the books selected for banning explicitly represented racial, gender and sexual minorities in their cover art.”

Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers

A study of more than 1,600 books suggests that book ban advocates may not look past the cover art.

theconversation.com

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Hachette Library @hachettelibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek by seeing THE LIBRARIANS in cinemas! #freedomtoread #thelibrariansfilm #skybrarians

Get your ticket now! thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

“Make no mistake, book banning is fascism, … Ideological or religious camouflage is merely a subterfuge for fools & those who are fooled alike. There can be no compromise, because book banning is like chronic addiction: one is too much & a thousand is never enough.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Check Out 'The Librarians' Before It's Banned » PopMatters

The Librarians is a vital David and Goliath documentary of the fight against book banning, a harbinger of fascism, in America.

www.popmatters.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Book banners refuse to acknowledge the unique role of the school library: “students must always remain free to inquire, to study and to [. . .] gain new maturity and understanding;” the library has always been “the principal locus of such freedom.”

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Looking back at a key book banning case

What Happened in Campbell v. St. Tammany Parish School Board?

Looking back at a key book banning case

buff.ly

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

What is a book ban? Mrs. Frazzled breaks it down for you … and slays. #BannedBooks

What Is a Book Ban? (Spoiler: They’re Not About “Protecting Kids.”)

YouTube video by Frazz

youtube.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

This interview on NPR’s 1A is a terrific introduction to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. I’m so proud of my colleague Julie Miller and our director Kim Snyder!

'The Librarians,' banned books, and the future of literary access

A new film releasing in theaters this fall gives a close up view of the people at the center of this tug-of-war

the1a.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Hooray for @librarianjones.com! I hope she prevails in this case and one in NJ against yet another vile individual.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 3d

This #BannedBooksWeek, PEN America is joining forces with more than 30 groups Standing Together for the Freedom to Read.

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

Learn more—and take the pledge to stand together against book bans at: act.pen.org/a/standing-t...

I Stand with PEN America Against Book Bans and Censorship

We must all fight against the forces that are attacking our fundamental freedoms – including our freedom to read.

act.pen.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

“I just kept thinking of the Salem witch hunt … Librarians are often easy to scapegoat because … there’s usually the [one] school librarian, who is easier to single out and attack, especially in social media. The misogyny is strong in the fact that all of these incredible women were targeted.”

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine

An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

povmagazine.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

“I just kept thinking of the Salem witch hunt … Librarians are often easy to scapegoat because … there’s usually the [one] school librarian, who is easier to single out and attack, especially in social media. The misogyny is strong in the fact that all of these incredible women were targeted.”

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine

An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

povmagazine.com

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, UK: Tonight’s the night to watch @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social!

Mark Faulkner @markfaulkner24.bsky.social · 5d

Recommended viewing: Storyville: The Librarians, BBC4, Tuesday, 7 October. Explores how librarians across the US are risking their safety to defend free speech as book bans and censorship threaten democracy from within. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians

Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.

www.bbc.co.uk

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

Three cheers for Audrey (librarian) and Kim (director) in this PBS News story about @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social!

www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

www.pbs.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Hanging with two creators of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social who deserve all the bouquets 💐 supervising editor Mark Becker & producer Janique Robillard. Learn how Mark’s team wove the stories of 9 librarians into 1 compelling film: filmmakermagazine.com/128868-inter...

Members of the team behind the documentary The Librarians under the marquee of the Hamptons Film Festival: supervising editor Mark Becker, producer Janique Robillard, librarian Martha Hickson

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Another sold out screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social, this one at the Hamptons Film Festival. Run (don’t walk) to a screening near you! thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/

Audience at the Hamptons Film Festival screening of the documentary The Librarians

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 4d

@librarianjones.com is a hero and a well-deserved Time100 “The World’s Most Influential Rising Stars”!

time.com/collections/...

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

I agree! So much has happened since @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social stopped filming. NJ Freedom to Read Act signed. That Librarian by @librarianjones.com became a best-seller and is now out in paperback. Suzette Baker won her suit for wrongful dismissal. And more!

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

To kick off #BannedBooksWeek, I’m diving into Out of Left Field, which is currently being targeted in NJ.

Book cover: Out of Left Field by Jonah Newman

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

I’m hanging out in the Hamptons today with a praying mantis before a screening of The Librarians tonight at the Hamptons Film Festival. Thanks, book banners!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 5d

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 @la-cac.org @aaslala.bsky.social

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