Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Becky Calzada

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 1d

Has your library curtailed or outright banned anything related to Banned Books Week this year? I'm not talking that you're doing something else (i.e., freedom to read week). I'm talking YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING related to the topic.

Tell me about it anonymously --> tinyurl.com/banning-bbw25

Black text on a red and black background. It reads "Has your library banned events, displays, talks, or anything else related to banned books week this year? Share your story anonymously." It includes the survey link: https://tinyurl.com/banning-bbw-25

11 17

Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 1h

Agree 💯

1

Reposted by Becky Calzada

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 22h

**NEW**

Today, the ACLU of South Carolina filed a lawsuit on behalf of public school students and school librarians. They're challenging the constitutionality of the state's book banning law and a memo outlining the state's content censorship policy.

bookriot.com/aclu-sc-laws...

Image of lady justice beside a stack of books.

1 31 57

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 19h

💬 Ready to talk freedom to read? Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat celebrates #BannedBooksWeek at 8pm EST / 5pm PT! Preview the questions here: www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Slide promoting #TLSkyChat on October 8, 2025. Topic: “Banned Books Week.” Includes reminders to use #TLSkyChat, respond to Q1–Q3, and start replies with A1–A3. Text invites discussion on protecting the freedom to read. Resources at tlskychat.com.

9 16

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 1d

What an honor!

Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads.

@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

7 12

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 20h

📢Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat dives into #BannedBooksWeek! Join me and @techielibgrl.com at 8pm EST / 5pm PT for conversation, advocacy, and community. Questions are up now 👉 www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Schedule | TLSkyChat

www.tlskychat.com

5 7

Reposted by Becky Calzada

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 1d

Has your library banned any displays, events, education, talks, or anything else related to Banned Books Week this year? I want to know about it . . . and emphasize you're not alone.

Please take and share this short, anonymous survey.

tinyurl.com/banning-bbw-25

21 25

Reposted by Becky Calzada

MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · 3d

We have a very important message for you this #BannedBooksWeek: Get involved! All week long we'll be sharing tips on books to read and how to join the fight for the freedom to read. ⁣
⁣
#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks

1 6 12

Reposted by Becky Calzada

That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

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

58 110

Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 2d

The book banning of Indigenous stories in libraries has impacts on readers| Removal of their stories continues the erasure of histories and contributions of Native Nations and their citizens

Thank you @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social for writing this Op-Ed

www.cherokeephoenix.org/opinion/opin...

OPINION: Banning books erases Native voices and experiences

Book banning is not new. A small minority seeking to decide and limit what the majority can access and read has existed for millennia.

www.cherokeephoenix.org

1 13 40

Reposted by Becky Calzada

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 2d

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

1 240 310

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 2d

"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

youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...

George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

youtu.be

120 230

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 3d

It's officially the start of #BannedBooksWeek!

How are you observing the week? #BTS' RM is reading a book by Patrick Süskind, an author whose work has been banned.

Find ideas for titles to read or actions you can take on #LetFreedomReadDay (10/11) at UniteAgainstBookBans.org #UniteAgainstBookBans

BTS member RM wearing a dark "Read Banned Books - Penguin Random House" hat.

2 75 150

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 3d

#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

54 93

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, UK! “The Librarians” will air on BBC Four on Oct. 7. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians

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

www.bbc.co.uk

6 11

Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you People Magazine for highlighting censorship impacts on readers and spotlighting @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

people.com/black-studen...

Black Student Says Having More Diverse Books Would've Made Her Feel 'More Comfortable' in Predominately White School

The new documentary 'The Librarians' exposes coordinated movements to fuel book bans, the criminalization of librarians and just how it affects youths nationwide.

people.com

5 14

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 8d

#BannedBooksWeek is coming up, and if you want to get involved, this resource from @ncacensorship.bsky.social has some great suggestions for how to organize a Right to Read night in your community. uniteagainstbookbans.org/new-right-to...

@uabookbans.bsky.social

10 17

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 6d

TUESDAY! Join #UniteAgainstBookBans & Everyday Advocacy during #BannedBooksWeek for a free interactive workshop.

We’ll share:

⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans

💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups

✊ Strategies to confront book bans

Register today:

The 'Everyday Advocacy' Webinar is Back for Banned Books Week!

Join Unite and Everyday Advocacy on October 7 to develop new strategies to defend diverse books and amplify educators' voices! Free registration now open.

uniteagainstbookbans.org

9 18

Reposted by Becky Calzada

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

❗ Hosting an upcoming #BannedBooksWeek event? Make sure to submit it to the Banned Books Week Event Calendar to reach a wider audience, or find an event near you today! https://bannedbooksweek.org/events/ @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social #CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans

Censorship is so 1984. Banned Books Week Event Calendar. Add an event or find one near you! BannedBooksWeek.org/events. Read for your rights. Banned Books Week. Oct. 5-11, 2025.

1 14 32

Reposted by Becky Calzada

The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 5d

Our 7pm prime time Q&A’s at Film Forum have SOLD OUT! 🎉🎉

Be sure to grab tickets to one of the other screenings during our two week run in NYC- filmforum.org/film/the-lib...

4 7

Reposted by Becky Calzada

TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 5d

We are proud to stand for the #FReadom to read alongside library advocates across the country this Banned Books Week. Our statement reminds us of the value books play in telling the true story of our lives. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @txfreedomread.bsky.social

2 8

Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 5d

Theatrical debut today in NYC and set for a two week run: @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...

The Librarians movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert

This movie reminds us there is just one way to separate truth from propaganda: learning.

www.rogerebert.com

3 7

Reposted by Becky Calzada

ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 10d

In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).

Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).

10 22

Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 6d

“Front lines,” “in the crosshairs” and “boots on the ground” are not phrases that leap to mind when describing the responsibilities of a school librarian. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

NYT Review Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/m...

‘The Librarians’ Review: What Should Children Read?

www.nytimes.com

3 10

Reposted by Becky Calzada

Jodi Picoult @jodipicoult.bsky.social · 6d

Hi. I know there’s a lot of crap going on but book bans are still happening. Get angry.

1 42 79