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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 1d

“This concept that small group of people, whatever their motivations, get to choose for the overwhelming majority of people is absurd. It is tyranny.”

@halseanderson.bsky.social speaks up from the Big Chair!

w/ @sagepub.com

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#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

BBW 2025 from The Big Chair - Author, Laurie Halse Anderson

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 14h

It was my pleasure!!

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 2d

On my way to the Illinois school librarian’s conference!! It’s Banned Books Week y’all!

@aaslala.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 6d

Join #BannedBooksWeek and prepare for the #AmericanRevolution250 by participating in the @ncacensorship.bsky.social read-ins of historical fiction "Chains" by @halseanderson.bsky.social

Host an event or find one near you. Read: www.righttoreadnight.com

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Chains

Book — Historical fiction. By Laurie Halse Anderson. 2010. 336 pages. Historical fiction based on the life of an enslaved teenager during the Revolutionary War.

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 5d

That's amazing! Tell him Auntie Laurie says hi!

You can also tell him that he has great taste in books!

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you, friend.

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Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 6d

Laurie Halse Anderson is a national treasure. Books save lives, and it fills me with wonder and love to think of the lives she and her books have helped save. That her books are banned from schools statewide in Utah is a heartbreaking tragedy.

Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to the University of Utah for inviting me to talk about banned books yesterday! The audience was huge and enthusiastic, ranging from students to professors, a spirited group of retired librarians and the wonderful @shannonhale.bsky.social!

Marriott Library @lib.utah.edu · 7d

What an inspiring day! 🌟📚

Huge thank you to Laurie Halse Anderson for an incredible lecture on banned books, censorship and your writing journey. We loved spending the afternoon with you, and thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, connect and celebrate the power of stories together! 🫶🤩

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 6d

Hi, buddy!!

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to the University of Utah for inviting me to talk about banned books yesterday! The audience was huge and enthusiastic, ranging from students to professors, a spirited group of retired librarians and the wonderful @shannonhale.bsky.social!

Marriott Library @lib.utah.edu · 7d

What an inspiring day! 🌟📚

Huge thank you to Laurie Halse Anderson for an incredible lecture on banned books, censorship and your writing journey. We loved spending the afternoon with you, and thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, connect and celebrate the power of stories together! 🫶🤩

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 6d

Thank YOU!! I had so much fun!!

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 8d

For all those who love democracy, free speech, and books, this one is for you. Grab of copy of "Chains" by @halseanderson.bsky.social & support the #FREADomtoRead

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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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 9d

Utah friends!

Join me Tuesday 9/30 at University of Utah's Marriott Library. I'll talk about book banning, being a preacher's kid whose books are banned & "The Power of Story to Unite US."

There will be time for schmoozing afterward. I'm happy to sign any books that you bring from home! 📚♥️🇺🇸

Marriott Library @lib.utah.edu · 11d

Join us Tuesday, September 30th, for this year's Gould Lecture featuring acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson! ✨📚

📘Explore Laurie's works, discover other banned titles and learn more about the battle over books.

🗓️Tuesday, Sept. 30
⏰12:00 PM
📍Marriott Library

We hope to see you there! 🤍

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 9d

Utah friends!

Join me Tuesday 9/30 at University of Utah's Marriott Library. I'll talk about book banning, being a preacher's kid whose books are banned & "The Power of Story to Unite US."

There will be time for schmoozing afterward. I'm happy to sign any books that you bring from home! 📚♥️🇺🇸

Marriott Library @lib.utah.edu · 11d

Join us Tuesday, September 30th, for this year's Gould Lecture featuring acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson! ✨📚

📘Explore Laurie's works, discover other banned titles and learn more about the battle over books.

🗓️Tuesday, Sept. 30
⏰12:00 PM
📍Marriott Library

We hope to see you there! 🤍

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 9d

You have no idea how much this means to me. THANK YOU!

I'd be happy to send Kleenex if you still need them. ♥️📚🇺🇸

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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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Charlot King @charlotking.bsky.social · 28d

Ah, September... when you see trees that make you think of fairy castles and pixie hideaways...

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Kate Strasdin @katestrasdin.bsky.social · Aug 29

Redolent of a summer meadow teeming with colour and life, the high blue sky behind, this blue brocade gown was worn as a wedding dress by Helena Slicher in 1759. Such gowns were a canvas on which to show off the skill & expense of the brocade weavers’ art @rijksmuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · Aug 20

@ncacensorship.bsky.social is calling on community organizations, libraries, faith groups, and friends to host a Right to Read Night during #BannedBooksWeek, featuring @halseanderson.bsky.social's Chains.

Learn how to organize your own Right to Read Night ⬇️
#CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans

New 'Right to Read Night' Event Planning Guide

Celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11) with a Right to Read Night featuring Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson! Join the movement—NCAC’s new guide shows you how.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · Sep 2

Keep speaking up!
Keep contacting your elected officials.

Encourage others to speak up.
Encourage others to contact their elected officials.

Resist this regime.
If not now, when?

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

NEWS: A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget. This is thanks to YOUR hard work as library advocates.

The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet. Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. #ForOurLibraries

You made your voice heard for libraries. The House listened. A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget.
The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet, but this good news is thanks to your hard work.
Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. Show up for our libraries. American Library Associaiton.

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · Aug 20

And my newest, Rebellion 1776, is set in Boston! (Thanks for the shout-out, Kevin!)

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Looking for #BannedBooksWeek resources? Unite Against Book Bans has you covered!
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#Freadom 📚🇺🇸

Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · Aug 11

Conference attendees and authors like @halseanderson.bsky.social sat in the Big Chair & voiced their personal experiences w/book bans @ #ALAAC25. Be sure to check out the videos on the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social YouTube channel during Banned Books Week (10/5-11)! #UniteAgainstBookBans @sagepub.com

Speaking Out Against Censorship: Banned Books from the Big Chair

Librarians, educators, and authors—including Laurie Halse Anderson—explored a thought-provoking exhibit on the impact of book bans and shared personal experiences at Banned Books the Big Chair, sponso...

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · Aug 9

Ok.

Don’t know about you, but I need a timeline cleanse.

So..I went to the farmers’ market today and got cool tomatoes and AMAZING smelling basil and peaches…and I am SO happy that it’s this time of year.

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just stumbled on a great obituary of a #RevWar soldier, Josiah Wentworth, who died in 1841 at age 87. A Bostonian, Josiah joined the Patriot army after Lexington. My fave line:

"...when a boy, (he) rendered himself obnoxious to the British officers."

#Rebellion1776 @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Huzzah! I'm so happy that you liked it!

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · Jul 28

Coming up in *3 weeks*--my online mini workshop on "Big Picture Revision," exploring tools, how + when to use them on #kidlit and #yalit manuscripts.

Live August 19 and 21, 7 PM, via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, w/ handouts and a recording available.

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A banner for the workshop "Big Picture Revision," a two-night online mini workshop with editor Harold Underdown. Dates August 19 and 21, 7 PM Eastern. Sponsored by the Highlights Foundation

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