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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 2d

We’re glad RM is part of the freedom to read #ARMY! 💜

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Viennese @viennese7.bsky.social · 2d

For those who don’t know him yet, this beautifully written article is a great way to learn more about RM! 💜

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BTS' Namjoon At 31: The Poet Who Redefined What It Means To Be An Idol

At 31, the rapper, songwriter, leader, and thinker stands as proof that artistry is not about spectacle alone, it’s about sincerity, depth, and the courage to evolve in public. Trending | Life + Cultu...

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 2d

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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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, that is RM of Korean K-pop group #BTS wearing a Read Banned Books hat on his livestream today. Reading is global! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 4d

As @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social starts its theatrical debut today in NYC and next week in LA, know that we at FReadom Fighters are still working in front of and behind the scenes to protect student right to read! 📚🔥

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 4d

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

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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.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to say that our work was also recognized by @peoplemag.bsky.social two years ago, and we are still fighting! people.com/books/meet-t...

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 4d

People Magazine's review of our @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social highlights the students impacted by the film very well. The Librarians Film opens theatrically in NYC today! Thanks @peoplemag.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

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 4d

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

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 4d

TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 8d

If you haven't already purchased the book Chains, it's not too late to grab a copy and join us for the Right to Read Night on October 5th!!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

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Swara A.S. ☀️🍉🌊🧿 @spiderswarz.bsky.social · 4d

@pbs.org has been making decisions recently, such as rebooting #ReadingRainbow with the WONDERFUL Mychal Threets, that make it even more worthy of your support.

Please donate monthly to your local station if you can. www.pbs.org/about/about-...

Support PBS

Support PBS by giving to the PBS Foundation or by donating to your local station.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 5d

A new report reveals that there have been nearly 23,000 school book bans over the past four years — and it's becoming normalized.

A Disturbing Trend Has Taken Hold In Red States: ‘The Result Is Unprecedented’

A new report reveals that there have been nearly 23,000 school book bans over the past four years — and it's becoming normalized.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 5d

A new report PEN America report reveals increasing “normalization” of book bans in the United States

“This isn't something that's happening in just one pocket of our country,” actress and author @hilariebmorgan.bsky.social tells PEOPLE. “This is a wide sweeping problem.” people.com/hilarie-burt...

Hilarie Burton Says ‘Small Acts of Resistance’ Can Help Combat 'Increasingly Routine' Book Bans (Exclusive)

On Oct. 1, PEN America published their annual report on book banning and censorship in the U.S. for the 2024-2025 school year. Actress and author Hilarie Burton, who is working with PEN America during...

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 5d

"As book bans continue to spread at an unprecedented pace — according to PEN America’s latest report — the writers group is urging the public to speak out to defend the freedom to read at public events nationwide during #BannedBooksWeek and beyond..." pen.org/press-releas...

Speak Out Against Censorship and Speak Up for the Banned Authors that Inspire You During Banned Books Week Oct. 5-11

As book bans continue to spread at an unprecedented pace– according to PEN America’s latest report—the writers group is urging the public to speak out to defend the freedom to read at public events na...

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 8d

If you haven't already purchased the book Chains, it's not too late to grab a copy and join us for the Right to Read Night on October 5th!!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

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Right to Read Night invite to discuss Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. October 5. 7pm. On Zoom.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 6d

More context for this case in Peter Parnell's column in the Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 6d

Starting Sunday, check out all the webinars and programs with authors, booksellers, etc. from @everylibrary.bsky.social
in honor of Banned Books Week and in support of the freedom to read. Listen in!⬇️. www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...

EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books 2025 Calendar

Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, a free online celebration featuring 25+ authors, editors, and advocates in bold conversations about storytelling, censorship, and the freedom t...

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 6d

The troubling impact of book bans continues as documented by @penamerica.bsky.social 's new report. But good news, more groups are fighting back! Check it out here! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social pen.org/report/the-n...

The Normalization of Book Banning

This report offers a window into the complex and extensive climate of censorship between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 7d

Check out bannedbooksweek.org calendar to find events online or near you!

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 7d

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

I Believe in Libraries.

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 8d

If you haven't already purchased the book Chains, it's not too late to grab a copy and join us for the Right to Read Night on October 5th!!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 8d

Another Texas district overreacts. Administrators, don’t do this.

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 9d

Oh neat. My book BODY TALK is among the 700 titles currently banned in Lamar Independent School District.

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Pinkalicious and 700+ other titles removed from Lamar Consolidated ISD, near Houston

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at The Onion. This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend LCISD schools.

www.txftrp.org

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 9d

“Out of the three mass shootings TODAY” is one of the most tragic uniquely-American sentences out there.

Most developed countries average zero per year. We have single days where you have to ask “which” when someone talks about a mass shooting.

Our Earth Affairs @ourearthaffairs.bsky.social · 9d

Iraq War veteran Thomas Sanford has been identified as the gunman who attacked Grand Blanc Mormon church, killing 2 people and setting it ablaze. Out of the three mass shootings today, two of them have been carried out by Iraq war veterans.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 11d

We are disappointed and dismayed that @leanderisd or any other Texas district would preemptively remove titles from our kids’ classrooms like these. The law doesn’t require it and students deserve access to diverse reading material. www.fox7austin.com/news/leander...

Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law

Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.

www.fox7austin.com

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