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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 12h

Ironically a few libraries in Texas are getting book challenges or censored displays during Banned Books Week. 😞. Please support the freedom to read in your local library. @uabookbans.bsky.social

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 1d

📢Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat dives into #BannedBooksWeek! Join me and @techielibgrl.com at 8pm EST / 5pm PT for conversation, advocacy, and community. Questions are up now 👉 www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Schedule | TLSkyChat

www.tlskychat.com

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Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship @la-cac.org · 1d

If we care about intellectual freedom, we must protect not only the books, but the people who defend them. Congratulations to our co-founder @librarianjones.com on a well-deserved victory! @uabookbans.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social

Conservative bloggers to face Louisiana librarian again after court reverses lawsuit dismissal

Amanda Jones filed the lawsuit after a 2022 meeting of the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control, where discussions took place about restricting access to books that some attendees deemed inappro...

www.theadvocate.com

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 1d

💬 Ready to talk freedom to read? Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat celebrates #BannedBooksWeek at 8pm EST / 5pm PT! Preview the questions here: www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Slide promoting #TLSkyChat on October 8, 2025. Topic: “Banned Books Week.” Includes reminders to use #TLSkyChat, respond to Q1–Q3, and start replies with A1–A3. Text invites discussion on protecting the freedom to read. Resources at tlskychat.com.

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EdTrust @edtrust.bsky.social · 2d

Banned Books Week is here (Oct 5–11)!

Access to stories, ideas, and voices should never be silenced. Together, we can
protect The Freedom to Read.

Take the pledge today with @webelieveinedu and @_everylibrary_ : bookbanpledge.us

#BannedBooksWeek
#FreedomToRead

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 2d

An Important Video for Banned Books Week 2025.

Thank you to @mackidssl.bsky.social, @torbooks.bsky.social, and @fiercereads.bsky.social for inviting me to participate in this project.

Please consider watching and sharing with others.

Books Save Lives.

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 2d

On the defense. Means messages are working.

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Spend five minutes on social media. Spend 25 minutes doing something to change things.

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Sara Smith @smwordsmith.bsky.social · 5d

This is beyond sad. The war on librarians and literacy continues, when we all out here just tryna get these babies to enjoy reading or find books that interest them. LIBRARIANS ARE NOT THE VILLAINS! By and large, librarians are some of the most caring, selfless individuals you'll ever meet.

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 5d

"The majority of schools in Seminole County [FL] have no one paid to work in the media centers full-time or part-time; most Seminole County Public School libraries and media centers ran without a designated media specialist or paraprofessional last year"

oviedocommunitynews.org/2025/09/10/f...

‘From a Goosebumps book’ - Seminole County’s skeleton crew libraries – Oviedo Community News

Seminole County school libraries have far fewer paid staff than neighboring Orange County, leaving volunteers to try to pick up the slack a few hours a week.

oviedocommunitynews.org

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 5d

Director/producer Kim A. Synder on The Lead CNN. “Censorship is un-American”.

Watch now:

video.snapstream.net/Play/8vghaqi...

The Lead With Jake Tapper - Kim Snyder

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Swara A.S. ☀️🍉🌊🧿 @spiderswarz.bsky.social · 5d

@pbs.org has been making decisions recently, such as rebooting #ReadingRainbow with the WONDERFUL Mychal Threets, that make it even more worthy of your support.

Please donate monthly to your local station if you can. www.pbs.org/about/about-...

Support PBS

Support PBS by giving to the PBS Foundation or by donating to your local station.

www.pbs.org

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AAUP chapter @UT Austin @utaustinaaup.bsky.social · 5d

It’s a 1️⃣-2️⃣punch: The State of Texas, the Regents, & the President dissolve the Faculty Council. Then Trump offers a compact that will affect academic freedom, curriculum, student recruitment, research priorities, the future of academic programs. Once faculty had a voice in such decisions. No longer.

AAUP chapter @UT Austin @utaustinaaup.bsky.social · 11d

✴️For the first time since 1945, UT does not have a representative faculty council.

Our press release on the replacement of an elected Faculty Council with faculty advisory bodies composed entirely of appointees of President Davis.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Press Release 9.27.2025.docx

PRESS RELEASE American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter at The University of Texas at Austin Contact: Pauline Strong, PhD, Chapter President, [email protected] _________________...

docs.google.com

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 6d

THE LIBRARIANS is a New York Times Critic’s Pick!

Kim A. Snyder’s “gripping documentary” opens TOMORROW at @filmforumnyc.bsky.social with a national rollout to follow. See it in theaters and get tickets now!

TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

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Jeanne Brennan @jeanneenabottle.bsky.social · 7d

Rest in peace, Dr. Jane Goodall💚

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 8d

Are you hosting a Banned Books week event or display? Don't forget to add it to our free event calendar! bannedbooksweek.org/events/

Banned Books Week Event Calendar. Add an event or find one near you! BannedBooksWeek.org/events Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. Banned Books Week, October 5-11, 2025

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 8d

We can complain here but every one of us should be calling our Congresspersons en masse. These speeches were shockingly unAmerican and our vets need us to speak up.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Hegseth: "It all starts with physical fitness and appearance. If the secretary of war can do regular hard PT, so can every member of our joint force. Frankly, it's tiring to look out at combat formations and see fat troops. Likewise, it's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals."

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 9d

"We are asking the Department of War to deploy to our cities" should be a statement that ends any Governor's political career.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry: "Tonight, we're sending the Department of War a request to send the National Guard, asking them to deploy the National Guard here in Louisiana into our cities like New Orleans and Baton Rogue and others."

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Anne Caprara @annecaprara.bsky.social · 8d

An “unusual” meeting? The President of the United States just suggested turning the US military on American cities. I’m not usually into this kind of commentary but in this moment I’m going to need you to do better than “unusual” @nytimes.com

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8d

Breaking News: President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military should use U.S. cities as “training grounds” at an unusual meeting focused on culture wars. It was unclear why they needed to gather senior military leaders from overseas to tell them this face to face.

Live Updates: Trump Addresses Rare Military Gathering as Government Shutdown Looms

nyti.ms

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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 12d

If there’s an author you appreciate, one of the simplest, most helpful, least expensive things you can do for them is ask your public library to add that author’s newest book to their collection.

Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!

Submit a Suggestion
Thank you for your suggestion. The decision to purchase an item is based on the Library's selection criteria, budget constraints, and the item's availability from our vendors. You may also use our Interlibrary Loan service.
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Title *
Author, Performer, or Director *
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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 12d

Enraging, uplifting, and timely, The Librarians is one of the most important films of the year.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Review
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Film reviews: One Battle After Another has its moments, but drags

Plus: Sunphlowers speaks to new starts; The Librarians sees battle-lines drawn in Trump's America

www.irishexaminer.com

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 13d

I still can't get over substituting Jane Eyre for To Kill A Mockingbird. What a position to put teachers in.

Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 14d

This corresponding email went out to parents.

Email reads:

Good afternoon,
In response to new legislation outlined in Senate Bill
12 (89th Legislature), Leander ID has conducted a
review of titles currently used in secondary ELA
instruction. According to LISD, we must pause the
use of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee in our
fall book clubs until further notice. This book is not
permanently on hold; it is simply on hold while we
seek additional updates. Please know that our
commitment to offering students a wide range of
meaningful opportunities for choice reading and
discussion remains unchanged.
In place of To Kill a Mockingbird I will be offering
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Thanks for your time
and understanding.

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Authors will be interested to see this @authorsabb.bsky.social @authorsguild.org

Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 14d

I need help getting this CRAZY censorship story out!

Last week, admins in Leander ISD emailed teachers telling them to “pause” use of 40 books relating to “DEI” that had previously been curriculum or choice reading activities.

Included on the list? To Kill a Mockingbird. #bookbans #booksky

Email to 6th-grade teachers in Leander ISD that reads:

Dear 6th Grade ELA Team,
I want to share an Important update regarding some of the texts in our book club and
whole-class reading collections. In response to new legislation outlined in Senate Bill 12 (89th
Legislature), we have conducted a review of titles currently used in secondary ELA instruction.
Because SB 12 prohibits specific types of content, several of our resources now require
additional review.
Effective immediately, please pause the use of the identified texts (linked below) in
instruction and assignments until further notice. This step is necessary to ensure our
curriculum remains in full compliance with the law.
I want to emphasize that these books are not being permanently removed. They are simply on
hold while we seek additional guidance from TASB and TEA regarding the implications of SB 12
for instructional resources. Once we receive that guidance, we will provide clear updates about
next steps. Additionally, if these books are included in your own personal classroom library, we
request that you remove them since personal classroom libraries are considered instructional
resources.
I know this timing is far from ideal and may present challenges, especially given the thoughtful
preparation you have invested in building engaging reading experiences for students. Please
know that our commitment to offering students a wide range of meaningful opportunities for
choice reading and discussion remains unchanged.
Thank you for your flexibility, professionalism, and continued dedication to our students as we
navigate this process together.
6th grade ELAR Resources
With appreciation,

List of 40 books removed from classes. Includes To Kill a Mockingbird, The House on Mango Street, The Fire Next Time, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and, weirdly, Les Miserables.

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 13d

“When presented with the librarians who put their whole lives on the line to fight a righteous battle they know they have a big chance of losing, and the eloquent kids who are brave enough to have their backs, then how can you be anything other than inspired?” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

The Librarians Review - Culturefly

As has become unignorably apparent with the recent Jimmy Kimmel situation, America is currently mired in a battle over freedom of expression. But as Kim Snyder’s latest documentary, The Librarians, pr...

culturefly.co.uk

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Carolyn Foote @technolibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Love this and congratulations!

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Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 13d

This is such a huge honor! I’m so grateful to NCTE for all they do, and so touched to have been nominated for this award.

DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 14d

@frankstrong.bsky.social is @ncte.org's Intellectual Freedom Award winner for 2025. His advocacy with the @txfreedomread.bsky.social is essential to support reading and the freedom to read in Texas.

Congrats! Thank you! And everyone is welcome to join in the work.

National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 14d

Press release: Eleven Exceptional Educators Presented with 2025 NCTE Leadership Awards

These annual awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy. Learn about the winners: https://ncte.org/blog/2025/09/2025-leadership-awards/

#NCTE #LiteracyLeadership

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