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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 23m

Read them, check them out from your library, buy them, support teachers who use them, and vote against the people behind banning them.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 23m

That's a wrap on this year's #bannedbooksweek. The books that find their way onto this list are as wide ranging and colorful as our country. We hope you have been inspired to read something new and use your voice to stand up to censorship.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 2h

Looking forward to our fundraiser today for @kweksociety.bsky.social! As a reminder, a portion of our sales today will be donated to them. We also are accepting donations of unopened period products today only. So shop online/visit us in the store to join us in supporting this amazing organization.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1d

Today's featured #bannedbook is recommended by Diamone: BELOVED by Toni Morrison

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1d

What items are in the highest demand?
- Plastic-applicator tampons (thin)
- size 3 or 4 pads with wings
- packages of ladies cotton bikini or hipster underwear in sizes 5 through 10

Hope to see you there!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 1d

This Saturday, come support @kweksociety.bsky.social in two ways:
- Shop with us in the store or online and a portion of sales will be donated to them
- Bring unopened period products to donate (due to space limitations, we can only accept donations on Sat the 11th)

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Carmen has the next title for #bannedbooksweek: PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chobsky

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight at 6:30 we will be at the Arlington Library to hear an author talk with Mike Curato, author of (the frequently banned book) FLAMER and (his newest book) GAYSIANS. Seating is first come, first serve so we suggest getting there early if you can. Hope to see you there!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Eileen has our featured #bannedbook today: SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 3d

RSVP here:

www.onemorepagebooks.com

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Two more days until we welcome local author Bekah Wueste to talk about her new book FIREFLIES IN A JAR. Bekah will be in conversation with our very own Lelia on 10/9 at 7pm! This book is a perfect way to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay, which is on Saturday.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 4d

Today's featured title for #BannedBooksWeek was chosen by Katie:

"I'm a new mom, so I've been reading a lot of board books lately. My son loves EVERYWHERE BABIES by Susan Meyers..."

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Our first featured title for #BannedBooksWeek was picked by Lelia:

"Tiffany Jackson's YA thriller MONDAY'S NOT COMING is an incredible feat of writing. It centers on a missing Black girl and her best friend who tries to piece together her disappearance..."

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 6d

OMP staffers are sharing their favorite banned books this week. Head to our insta for the full post.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 6d

"I'm tired of this Grandpa!"

Here we go again. Did you know that #BannedBooksWeek was created in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Here we are 40 years later and it feels much worse.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

Local horror author Sonora Taylor will be there to give her recommendations. You won't want to miss out on the perfect outing for October.

#spookyseason #october #boos #booze #books #beer #nostalgia #bookfaire #shopindie #smallbusiness #shoplocal #thirstythursday #halloween #spirits

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

Are you ready for another Spooky Boozy Book Fair? We will be at Audacious Aleworks on Thursday October 23rd from 5:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy food from Preservation Biscuit, grab a pint, and peruse our specially curated selection of books, stickers, socks, puzzles, and more!

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

What items are most in high demand?
- Plastic-applicator tampons (thin)
- size 3 or 4 pads with wings
- packages of ladies cotton bikini or hipster underwear in sizes 5 through 10
- All items need to be unopened/wrapped

Thanks for joining us in supporting this important cause.

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

In addition to donating a percentage of our sales next Saturday, we are also accepting donations of period products. Due to space constraints, we can only accept donations on Saturday the 11th.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 7d

On October 11th, we are hosting a fundraiser for the @kweksociety.bsky.social to help fund their mission of ending period poverty in indigenous communities. It also happens to be Period Action Day, which is a global call to action.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 9d

To our community members who are being affected by this shutdown, we have free puzzles and books for you. Stop in for a treat, a hug, or a place to chill. Our doors are open to you. ♥️

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 10d

By registering, you will receive event updates. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. And we will be there in case you need to purchase books. We are so excited for this event! Hope you can join us!

Author Talk: Mike Curato

Celebrate the Freedom to Read with Banned Book Author Mike Curato Join us for a presentation with Mike Curato and discuss topics such as banned books and censorship. Mike Curato...

arlingtonva.libcal.com

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Celebrate #bannedbooksweek with us at the Arlington Library! Mike Curato, author of Flamer and Gaysians, will be giving a talk next Wednesday October 8th. Registration is recommended but seating is first come, first serve.

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 10d

We are so ready to drink sparkling wine, play vampire themed games, and reminisce with fellow fans tonight at this sold out event. Can't join us? Make sure to stop in to look at the fancy anniversary edition of the book. You know you want to!

onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Is the fact that it's the 20th anniversary of Twilight making us feel old?

Yes.

Does that make us any less excited to be celebrating it tonight with a super nerdy party?

Hell no!

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