Library Goddess / Valerie Byrd Fort
@librarygoddess.bsky.social
Libraries. Books. Mom. Wife. PhD. 👩🏻💻 Opinions are my own. 📚❤️📕🌈
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***IMPORTANT THREAD*****
If you are anywhere near York County, South Carolina, PLEASE show up to their board meeting tomorrow. It is, of course and intentionally, at NOON tomorrow at For Mill Library.
Here's York County Library's background, yes, still ongoing: bookriot.com/whats-happen...
If you are anywhere near York County, South Carolina, PLEASE show up to their board meeting tomorrow. It is, of course and intentionally, at NOON tomorrow at For Mill Library.
Here's York County Library's background, yes, still ongoing: bookriot.com/whats-happen...
What's Happening in York County Library (SC) Should Be A Wakeup Call
Poor recording keeping, debates over what was or was not said and voted on, and special interests plague more than just this library system.
bookriot.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
***IMPORTANT THREAD*****
If you are anywhere near York County, South Carolina, PLEASE show up to their board meeting tomorrow. It is, of course and intentionally, at NOON tomorrow at For Mill Library.
Here's York County Library's background, yes, still ongoing: bookriot.com/whats-happen...
If you are anywhere near York County, South Carolina, PLEASE show up to their board meeting tomorrow. It is, of course and intentionally, at NOON tomorrow at For Mill Library.
Here's York County Library's background, yes, still ongoing: bookriot.com/whats-happen...
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Want to join the fight against book bans? 📚📣
We've teamed up with Silent Book Club and nearly 450 indie bookshops and libraries to host Banned Books Read-Ins on October 5-7.
Attendees will take action against book bans and receive a free audio copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books ⏬
We've teamed up with Silent Book Club and nearly 450 indie bookshops and libraries to host Banned Books Read-Ins on October 5-7.
Attendees will take action against book bans and receive a free audio copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books ⏬
September 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Want to join the fight against book bans? 📚📣
We've teamed up with Silent Book Club and nearly 450 indie bookshops and libraries to host Banned Books Read-Ins on October 5-7.
Attendees will take action against book bans and receive a free audio copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books ⏬
We've teamed up with Silent Book Club and nearly 450 indie bookshops and libraries to host Banned Books Read-Ins on October 5-7.
Attendees will take action against book bans and receive a free audio copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books ⏬
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NCAC and Brooklyn Public Library Launch Teen Advocacy Institute | News Bites
www.slj.com/story/NCAC-B...
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NCAC and Brooklyn Public Library Launch Teen Advocacy Institute | News Bites
The National Coalition Against Censorship is launching a new Teen Advocacy Institute over the summer; a read-in is scheduled during ALA Annual to support the push for librarians in Philly schools; the...
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June 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NCAC and Brooklyn Public Library Launch Teen Advocacy Institute | News Bites
www.slj.com/story/NCAC-B...
www.slj.com/story/NCAC-B...
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Pride Month 2025 begins later this week.
Here’s a piece I wrote a few months back commemorating my coming out and celebrating my half life milestone.
If you haven’t already, when you have a few moments, please consider reading and sharing.
theauthorvillage.com/phil-bildner...
Here’s a piece I wrote a few months back commemorating my coming out and celebrating my half life milestone.
If you haven’t already, when you have a few moments, please consider reading and sharing.
theauthorvillage.com/phil-bildner...
Phil Bildner: Half a Life, Half My Life - The Author Village
theauthorvillage.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Pride Month 2025 begins later this week.
Here’s a piece I wrote a few months back commemorating my coming out and celebrating my half life milestone.
If you haven’t already, when you have a few moments, please consider reading and sharing.
theauthorvillage.com/phil-bildner...
Here’s a piece I wrote a few months back commemorating my coming out and celebrating my half life milestone.
If you haven’t already, when you have a few moments, please consider reading and sharing.
theauthorvillage.com/phil-bildner...
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Sorry to harsh the vibe:
South Carolina just voted to ban 10 more books from all public schools across the state. This makes South Carolina the leader in state-sanctioned book bans. The decision happened fast, and it put incredible power into the hands of ONE parent.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
South Carolina just voted to ban 10 more books from all public schools across the state. This makes South Carolina the leader in state-sanctioned book bans. The decision happened fast, and it put incredible power into the hands of ONE parent.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
South Carolina Bans 10 More Books From All Public Schools State-Wide
South Carolina now leads the nation in the number of state-sanctioned book bans. 10 more books must be removed from all public schools in the palmetto state.
bookriot.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Sorry to harsh the vibe:
South Carolina just voted to ban 10 more books from all public schools across the state. This makes South Carolina the leader in state-sanctioned book bans. The decision happened fast, and it put incredible power into the hands of ONE parent.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
South Carolina just voted to ban 10 more books from all public schools across the state. This makes South Carolina the leader in state-sanctioned book bans. The decision happened fast, and it put incredible power into the hands of ONE parent.
bookriot.com/south-caroli...
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Good morning folks...
I've been doing anti-censorship/anti-book ban/attacks on public libraries and schools work for half a decade now.
Before popping into my mentions to tell me something I've already shared (likely years ago), here's a wealth of resources you can use and share.
I've been doing anti-censorship/anti-book ban/attacks on public libraries and schools work for half a decade now.
Before popping into my mentions to tell me something I've already shared (likely years ago), here's a wealth of resources you can use and share.
A massive thread of resources, history, information, and material to help you not only fight and understand book censorship but protect the incredible democratic institutions of public libraries and public education.
This is updated regularly!
This is updated regularly!
April 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Good morning folks...
I've been doing anti-censorship/anti-book ban/attacks on public libraries and schools work for half a decade now.
Before popping into my mentions to tell me something I've already shared (likely years ago), here's a wealth of resources you can use and share.
I've been doing anti-censorship/anti-book ban/attacks on public libraries and schools work for half a decade now.
Before popping into my mentions to tell me something I've already shared (likely years ago), here's a wealth of resources you can use and share.
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How to explain book bans to those who *actually* want to understand what's going on. From top like "why should I care about book bans" to debunking common myths perpetuated by good-hearted but short-sighted book lovers, this guide covers a LOT.
bookriot.com/ways-to-expl...
bookriot.com/ways-to-expl...
How To Explain Book Bans to Those Who Want to Understand: Book Censorship News, November 29, 2024
Use these talking points to help explain book bans to people who haven't kept up but want to understand.
bookriot.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:49 PM
How to explain book bans to those who *actually* want to understand what's going on. From top like "why should I care about book bans" to debunking common myths perpetuated by good-hearted but short-sighted book lovers, this guide covers a LOT.
bookriot.com/ways-to-expl...
bookriot.com/ways-to-expl...
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A massive thread of resources, history, information, and material to help you not only fight and understand book censorship but protect the incredible democratic institutions of public libraries and public education.
This is updated regularly!
This is updated regularly!
November 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
A massive thread of resources, history, information, and material to help you not only fight and understand book censorship but protect the incredible democratic institutions of public libraries and public education.
This is updated regularly!
This is updated regularly!