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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 4h

Tomorrow is the big day!
We’re asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!
For ideas on how you can help visit:
bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-...

ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that you can join IFRT for as little as $15 by adding us to your ALA Membership? Student Members only pay $5!
No better time than now to sign up than during #BannedBooksWeek !

Find out more here:
www.ala.org/ifrt/members...

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 3d

What's Your Freedom to Read Advocate Personality?
Take the Quiz here:
quiz.tryinteract.com#/68d400f64d6...

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 4d

It's #BannedBooksWeek!
Do you plan on reading a book on the list this year?
Drop it in the comments below!

The Average Age of America's Most-Banned Books Is Older Than a High School Senior: Book Censorship News, October 3, 2025

The average age of the most banned books in America is higher than the young people those bans seek to "protect."

bookriot.com

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 6d

It's almost here! Banned Books Week starts TOMORROW!
Use this calendar to find all of the events happening near you:
bannedbooksweek.org/events/

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 11d

Join us in Orlando on Nov. 1 for The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy — a one-day convening designed to strengthen our coalition, map the threats, and build the tools we need to resist educational censorship in Florida. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-b...

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 12d

I made a free printable bookmark you can use for any banned books week (or before or after!) displays, books, etc., that gives people *action items* for defending the right to read.

buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

A Free Printable Bookmark About Book Censorship

Print these free bookmarks to help engage your friends, family, and community in the fight against book bans.

buttondown.com

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · 13d

Need some graphics to promote #BannedBooksWeek ?
We have you covered!
The link contains posters, bookmarks, social media graphics, and MORE!
bannedbooksweek.org/promotional-...

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 18d

George Takei was named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Who saw his keynote speech at our Annual Convention in Baltimore?

As a longtime member of the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Coalition, NCTE supports the right to read during Banned Books Week and every day. Get involved: bannedbooksweek.org

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Join EveryLibrary for Constitution Day 2025 on Weds 9/17 for a day of conversations with Colleen Shogan, Dan Novack, Joe Caiazzo, Stephana Ferrell, and Casey Burgat.

Full schedule:
buff.ly/7Ld0QcL

Constitution Day 2025 Conversations on EveryLibrary Live!

Wednesday, September 17 | Streaming All Day on Facebook Live & YouTube Live

everylibrary.org

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Sep 9

Didn't get a chance to see The Librarians at the ALA Conference in Philly?
It's about to get a wider release!
bookriot.com/the-libraria...

Award-Winning THE LIBRARIANS Documentary Sets Widespread Release

The award-winning documentary THE LIBRARIANS, which explores contemporary book bans and attacks on librarians, to release nationwide.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just two weeks ago, I wrote about the lie being spread in states like Florida and Texas that draconian book censorship legislation is meant to allow "local control." By "local control," lawmakers mean they get to decide how to control local institutions. 1/4

bookriot.com/the-lie-of-l...

The Lie of "Local Control," as Texas and Florida Signal What's Next in Book Censorship: Book Censorship News, August 8, 2025

The actions Florida and Texas legislation is taking to target school libraries showcase what's to come nationwide. It's not "local control."

bookriot.com

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

The next target of book banners? Romance books.

The where, when, how, and why of romance books being the next step in the process of dismantling literacy and institutions of democracy.

bookriot.com/the-next-boo...

The Next Book Ban Target? Romance: Book Censorship News, August 22, 2025

Where and how romance books will become the next targets of book banners. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news.

bookriot.com

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Aug 11

Here are the 55+ books that Florida school districts are removing from shelves without review, thanks to threats from the state.

This is a flagrant violation of their own state statutes, and what we know only represents districts *saying* they're doing this.

bookriot.com/55-books-ban...

Under Threat from State, Florida Public Schools Are Banning These 55+ Books Without Review

Florida doesn't maintain a state-sanctioned list of banned books, but the state is pressuring schools to remove these 55 books without review.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Aug 7

Can America's students handle the truth about cats and dogs?

Monroe County Schools in Tennessee doesn't think so.

When the district banned nearly 600 books, The Complete Book of Cats was among them.

Monroe County isn't alone in banning books about cats & dogs.

Learn more: pen.org/why-ban-book...

Poster featuring a surprised orange cat with a blue background, protesting the banning of 'The Complete Book of Cats' in Monroe County, TN. Includes logos for PEN America and a red 'BANNED' stamp.

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britnie is ... @britnieis.bsky.social · Jul 19

New Report: Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights from @everylibrary.bsky.social‬: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

www.everylibrary.org/state_by_sta...

New Report: The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries

The 2025 report provides a comprehensive overview of legislative trends, including an executive summary of 11 categories of harmful bills and their impact on libraries.

www.everylibrary.org

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · Jul 8

A librarian in Georgia was fired after being targeted by right wing Christians because she displayed a book about a trans boy after a child requested it be part of the display. Fight LGBTQ hate: contribute to her legal Go Fund Me & buy “When Aiden Became a Brother.” apple.news/A9Mf7gLQhTwq...

Beloved Georgia librarian fired after child chooses book with transgender character for library display — Advocate

“I wasn’t going to tell the kid no,” LaVonnia Moore said. “I was just happy the kid was reading, happy they were engaging in their library.”

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jul 8

"...there is still an opportunity to turn the future for the IMLS around, and it comes through an all-in effort by Americans to demand restoration of its funds."

Read more from BookRiot below!

We Can Still Save the Institute for Museum and Library Services

Act now to help save the Institute for Museum and Library Services and ensure the well-being of public libraries nationwide.

bookriot.com

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jul 1

Please make time to read the 6/27/25 @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News highlights: #censorship (long list), #1stAmendment /civil rights, academic freedom/student speech,, legislation, Around the Web, and @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news. #StopCensorship www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

Intellectual Freedom News 6/27/2025

ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

www.oif.ala.org

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jun 29

We wanted to thank everyone for being so passionate about intellectual freedom and choosing to stand up for everyone’s right to read freely.
From everyone on our executive team to all of you, thanks so much for another fantastic #ALAAC25.
We will never stop fighting for you.

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jun 29

Remember to give to the Merritt Fund!
It’s a trust devoted to librarians for their welfare, support and medical care; who may have been denied employment rights.
Please read more below.

www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...

ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jun 29

It’s #ALAAC25 day two! What #intellectualfreedom sessions are you checking out today and what have you loved so far?!

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ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jun 28

Is everyone excited to start your first sessions?!
Don’t forget to check out all of the intellectual freedom sessions this weekend!
Check out this handy dandy guide while you’re in Philly!
#ALAAC25

www.oif.ala.org/your-guide-t...

ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table @ifrt-ala.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join us for the Intellectual Freedom Awards at ALA Annual Conference 2025.
June 27, 7:30 pm, Philadelphia Marriott, Salon E. bit.ly/IFawards2025
This even is open to all registered ALA Conference attendees.
Special thanks to OverDrive, PRH, Macmillan, Sage Publishing, and Simon and Schuster.

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