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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island

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The Bluesky home of Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island , a coalition of book creators united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. Learn more and join at https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 19

Spotted FRY BREAD in the Providence Lush Cosmetics with a #FreedomToRead sign #shelfie #corporateactivism

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 16

We are at North Kingstown Public Library for Books and Belonging - our inclusive storytime with community readers. Here Samantha Bernard, a striking Bulter healthcare worker reads YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani LaRocca. Come
Join us until 12:30!

Samantha Bernard reading Your One and Onky Heart

Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great news from FL!

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"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you for your work!

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 13

Rhode Island friends! Please come to Books and Belonging - two locations this Saturday, Aug 16 - North Kingstown 10-12:30 (10-10:45 hate speech workshop, 11-12:30 inclusive storytime) East Providence 1-2:30. BOOK GIVEAWAYS and kid activities and great books!

EPiC
East Providence in Community
Books & Belonging
Community Story time
Saturday, August 16 1:00 - 2:30
Weaver Library
East Providence
• Paint a community rock
• Celebrate reading and community
• Enjoy inclusive stories

We are ALL READERS
bresents:
Books & Belonging
Summer Reading with Neighbors
Saturday August 16
North Kingstown Free Library
100 Boone St, North Kingstown, RI
10:00 - 10:45 AM:
Stop the Hate: Identifying & Reporting Hate Crimes and Incidents of Bias
Workshop for adults, led by Youth Pride RI.
• Identify bias incidents vs. hate crimes
• Learn about the impact of these incidents in our communities
• Learn ways to respond and how to report a hate crime
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM:
Summer Reading with Neighbors
Inclusive storytime and activities for kids and families.
Neighbors include:
• Bridget Valverde, RI State Senator
• Wendy Grossman, Striking Butler Worker 1199 SEIU NE
• Kim Page, NK Food Pantry President
• David Morales, RI State Representative
• Stephanie Griffin, Special Education Teacher
• Logan England, Youth Pride RI Social Worker Kids crafts and nature activities hosted by community organizations.
Bring a nonperishable food item for the NK Food Bank if you are able. Donations are not required for entry.
Please preregister:
https://bit.ly/BooksandBelonging
Questions? Email: tank.org.nk@gmail.com

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you RI House of Represenatitives for this wonderful photo of bill sponsors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social, Sen Mark McKenney (holding the official signed bills) and Rep Jennifer Stewart, who worked so hard on this bill with the members of RI @authorsabb.bsky.social!

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

RWU law professor and coalition leader Nicole Dyszlewski said “The passage of this bill says that all stories have value…. You don’t have to agree with someone to recognize that there is value in their voice, their story, or their existence as a human”

Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Bill sponsor Sen Mark McKenney spoke about the need to protect our public institutions, and also shared advice for advocates: “Remember every legislator has a library in their district”

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Rep David Morales highlighted the broad coalition of engaged citizens and grassroots coalition building that led RI to pass a bill that will be a model for other states. He also spoke about the importance of libraries as public places that are open to all - without charge

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Governor Dan McKee spoke about his lifelong love for libraries, and their importance of libraries for the towns and neighborhoods

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Senate President Valerie Lawson, a former history teacher, said “This bill is about protecting intellectual freedom”

RI Senate President Lawson stands at a podium with “Freedom to Read” and the RI seal on it

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Speaker Joe Shekarchi said “The Freedom to Read is the freedom to think… which is a cornerstone of our democracy”

RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi stands at a podium with a “Freedom to Read” sign

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

Cheryl Space welcomed everyone to the Rochambeau Library and reminded us of just how many people worked for the passage of #FreedomToRead - as citizens and as elected officials

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 12

It was wonderful to take a moment to celebrate as Gov McKee signed the Freedom to Read Act today! Thank you everyone! Sharing some photos and nuggets of wisdom from the speakers

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join us in North Kingstown on Aug 16

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Join EPIC on Aug 16 for a special community storytime at the Weaver Library!

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 27

We are collaborating with other #FreedomToRead coalition members on this event - save the date! Saturday, Aug 16 - 10 AM Stop the hate workshop for adults, 11-12:30 storytime and activities for kids & families

We are ALL READERS
presents:
Books & Belonging
Summer Reading with Neighbors
Saturday August 16
North Kingstown Free Library
100 Boone St, North Kingstown, RI
10:00 - 10:45 AM:
Stop the Hate: Identifying & Reporting Hate
Crimes and Incidents of Bias.
Workshop for adults, led by Youth Pride RI.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM:
Summer Reading with Neighbors: Inclusive storytime and activities for kids and families.
We will be collecting donations for the NK Food Bank. Donations are not required for entry.
Questions? Email: tank.org.nk@gmail.com

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 24

Looking for a summer read that will fill you with hope and a belief that your work matters? This isn’t toxic positivity it is hope that is rooted in deep experience of and understanding of totalitarianism and the origins of evil.
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Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books

A Memoir in Books

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hear, hear!

Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 17

Rhode Island was founded by people censored, imprisoned & exiled by the Massachusetts Colony for their writings and speech. We are thrilled to pass the baton for the fight to protect freedom of expression to @massaabb.bsky.social & Mass #FreedomToRead coalition. Roger Williams would be proud!

Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · Jul 16

Mass Freedom to Read is a new coalition that represents Massachusetts parents and readers, authors and creators, libraries, booksellers, and publishers. We believe that freedom of expression, including the freedom to read, is a fundamental American right, protected by the First Amendment. 🧵

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 16

Welcoming a new partner to the fight to protect freedom of speech and freedom of the press! www.publishingprofessionalsagainstbookbans.com

Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans

www.publishingprofessionalsagainstbookbans.com

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 3

@jenstewart4ri.bsky.social 📚🩷

Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 3

Celebrating the good! Freedom to Read Coalition members and bill sponsors Sen Mark McKenney & Rep Jennifer Stewart gathered tonight to take a moment to celebrate the bill becoming law. Rhode Island is now a Freedom to Read state!

Members of the RI Freedom to Read coalition gather around a table at Track 15 in Providence.

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Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 2

Perfect hashtag! Yes!

Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island @aabbri.bsky.social · Jul 2

Today the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act becomes law. We are so proud of the safe harbor we have created in the Ocean State for librarians, creators, students, and readers. Our Act is the first in the U.S. to encode standing for authors as parties harmed by censorship. THANK YOU ALL! ⚓️❤️📚

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