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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 1d

This #BannedBooksWeek, PEN America is joining forces with more than 30 groups Standing Together for the Freedom to Read.

Together, we call for the end to the authoritarian tactic of banning books.

Learn more—and take the pledge to stand together against book bans at: act.pen.org/a/standing-t...

I Stand with PEN America Against Book Bans and Censorship

We must all fight against the forces that are attacking our fundamental freedoms – including our freedom to read.

act.pen.org

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 1d

The right to read belongs to all of us, but rights only survive when we defend them. ALA is standing with library workers, parents, and readers to push back against censorship. You can donate to support our work at ilovelibraries.org/1984.

Censorship is so 1984, but supporting libraries is so 2025.

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 1d

#libsky #booksky #edusky

librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 3d

The Jets can’t even get stabbed without incurring a penalty.

a woman wearing a jets jersey covering her face while watching a game

ALT: a woman wearing a jets jersey covering her face while watching a game

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 19d

Not all that far-fetched
#booksky #libsky

Poster that says Read While It is Still Legal

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 20d

Precisely this. Currently reading Real Americans by Rachel Khong. Currently listening to The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick. #booksky #libsky

librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 24d

When sports are supposed to be your distraction from the real world but these are the teams you’ve been a fan of your whole life.

librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · 26d

Really not a fan of where we are right now, so I’m just going to keep escaping into books. #booksky #libsky

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are losing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which has helped educate, inform, and entertain millions of Americans.

Instead, we’re getting a vulgar new gold ballroom, which none of us will ever see.

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jul 25

Things could be fundamentally different if 1. More people READ and 2. All readers VERIFY what they are reading. #libsky #edusky #booksky

The librarian party - make America read again

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jul 23

I can’t come up with a pithy comment for this that accurately conveys my feelings, but it’s most definitely not good! #libsky #edusky

School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 23

Texas Schools Face New Book Selection Process Under Senate Bill 13 | KFOX 14
As of September 1, school boards—not librarians—will be in charge of collection development.

www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/censor...

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jul 21

I didn’t create this but I believe it with every ounce of my librarian being! #booksky #libsky #edusky

A librarian makes room on the shelf for everyone’s story

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jun 15

Librarians! #libsky #edusky #booksky

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jun 14

Today in the pouring rain in my suburban LI hometown. #nokings

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · Jun 10

Been a while since I’ve posted a currently reading but I would be remiss not to mention this during #Pride month! Currently reading 🌈 #booksky #libsky #edusky

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks to author Jarrett J Krosoczka for this image!
#libsky #booksky

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · May 26

Celebrating every win! #booksky #libsky #edusky

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · May 14

Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in the United States, with comments preceding his songs Land of Hope and Dreams, House of a Thousand Guitars and My City of Ruins.

Land of Hope and Dreams

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · May 13

Don’t underestimate librarians (or park rangers)!
#libsky #booksky #edusky

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Blue Sedition Podcast @blue-sedition.com · May 11

People who never read books now in charge of books.

A social media post featuring two tweets. The first tweet by Anne Applebaum states that every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress, and mentions age restrictions for using the reading room. The second tweet from Acyn quotes a reporter asking why the president fired the Librarian of Congress, followed by a response addressing concerns about actions taken regarding the library and children’s books. The background includes the White House press briefing setting with a lectern and flags.

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librarianalways.bsky.social @librarianalways.bsky.social · May 9

I thought I was excited yesterday that we have an American Pope. This morning I read that his mother was a librarian! Now I’m thrilled! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
#libsky #edusky #booksky