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Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 15h

GREAT NEWS from Leander ISD. To Kill a Mockingbird, House on Mango St, and Narrative of Life of Frederick Douglass will be returned to classrooms after a massive outcry. Thanks to everyone who spoke up!!!

From an email to teachers today:

*An important update regarding the books that
were previously paused from curriculum use as a
result of concerns around Senate Bill 12.
Thirty-six of the forty books are being reinstated
to the secondary curriculum book list, with
revisions made to the curriculum to ensure TEKS
alignment and compliance with SB 12. Four
titles, Stamped, Melissa (George), Gracefully
Grayson, and The 57 Bus, will remain paused for
additional review of curriculum alignment. Please
note that all books, including these four, should
remain available, or be returned if removed, to
classroom libraries for individual student choice
reading.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry- it’s working when I click on it so I’m not sure why it’s not working for you… the op ed is Austin in the Austin Statesman if you happen to have a subscription to that newspaper.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 5d

Stop what you’re doing and read this op ed by @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social right now.

Gift link:
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

First Texas schools banned my book. Now it's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

The problem isn't just the new state law. It's how some school leaders are reacting to it.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 6d

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School districts banning books because of “disagreeable” ideas they contain is censorship. Courts are siding with districts, not parents. Not students. In America. In 2025.

In this case we are talking about a nonfiction children’s picture book about a penguin family with 2 daddy penguins. 😑

Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · 6d

The NYT article correctly points out that the judge dances around a decision on “government speech” while siding with the rest of the district’s argument that it can viewpoint restrict as it chooses because patrons do not have 1A rights in our libraries.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/b...

Florida Court Rejects Free Speech Argument in Book Removal Case

www.nytimes.com

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 8d

If you haven't already purchased the book Chains, it's not too late to grab a copy and join us for the Right to Read Night on October 5th!!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Right to Read Night invite to discuss Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. October 5. 7pm. On Zoom.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 8d

For all those who love democracy, free speech, and books, this one is for you. Grab of copy of "Chains" by @halseanderson.bsky.social & support the #FREADomtoRead

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to work on this with some great folks fighting for the freedom to read. Of note - SO MANY ALLIES. @heykellyjensen.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social and @txfreedomread.bsky.social!!!! pen.org/report/the-n...

The Normalization of Book Banning

This report offers a window into the complex and extensive climate of censorship between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

pen.org

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 11d

That’s part of what’s so alarming about this! They HAVE done well navigating the book banning hysteria over the past few years- so to see them remove these books from classrooms is incredibly concerning. 😩

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 11d

Removing To Kill a Mockingbird and The House on Mango Street from Texas classrooms does not protect Texas kids. The Texas GOP and Governor Abbott need to answer for this. Shameful.

www.fox7austin.com/news/leander...

Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law

www.fox7austin.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 13d

Texas, USA: “Protecting children” from To Kill a Mockingbird and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass since 2025. 🆒

Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 13d

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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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 15d

Texas SB12 and SB13 are taking books away from your children’s classrooms. If this is happening in your school, contact us or @txfreedomread.bsky.social project. Our students deserve quality reading materials in their classrooms.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 16d

Harlingen CISD cancels Scholastic Book Fairs & shuts down online library access. Cites school library bill, SB 13.

Limits student and parents’ opportunities to PURCHASE books, & ability to borrow choice books.

SB 13 means fewer books for TX students.

www.valleycentral.com/news/local-n...

www.valleycentral.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 19d

Y’all- can you please take 2 mins to email the LCISD school board and local Texas lawmakers to let them know laws and local polices that result in banning Pinkalicious must be fixed?

Click to email:
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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Remember what happens in Lamar Consolidated ISD, will not stay in LCISD.

Email LCISD leaders, & Texas lawmakers. Ask them how they plan to fix the policies and laws that have now banned Pinkalicious- and hundreds of other books along with her.

actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 19d

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Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 19d

Paperbag Princess, by Canadian picture book author Robert Munsch, is banned for.... frontal nudity. As is Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen.

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at @theonion.com This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend Lamar Consolidated ISD schools.

www.txftrp.org/pinkalicious...

Pinkalicious and 700+ other titles removed from Lamar Consolidated ISD, near Houston

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at The Onion. This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend LCISD schools.

www.txftrp.org

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Don’t mind us. Just a few Texas parents out here fighting to protect our kids’ right to read… {checks notes} ….. Pinkalicious….?!?!

No one is coming to save us.

If you want to start fighting for books wherever you live, we recommend starting here:

www.freedomtoreadproject.org/turning_the_...

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Our local policies and state laws don’t leave a lot of room for common sense to prevail. They’re prescriptive and often overly broad. Which puts district staff in a horrible bind. Especially when they have been told at every turn their professional judgement can’t be trusted.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Thank YOU for using your voice and speaking to your school board! 👏🏻

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DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 20d

It’s coming for every district. I spoke at my school board last night, reminding them we can e different voices than this.

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at @theonion.com This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend Lamar Consolidated ISD schools.

www.txftrp.org/pinkalicious...

Pinkalicious and 700+ other titles removed from Lamar Consolidated ISD, near Houston

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at The Onion. This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend LCISD schools.

www.txftrp.org

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 20d

“What happens in Lamar, will not stay in Lamar. The same people, organizations, & groups successfully lobbied the Texas legislature for laws they believe will make it easier to criminalize educators & librarians, & for them to remove books”

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at @theonion.com This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend Lamar Consolidated ISD schools.

www.txftrp.org/pinkalicious...

Pinkalicious and 700+ other titles removed from Lamar Consolidated ISD, near Houston

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at The Onion. This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend LCISD schools.

www.txftrp.org

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Sure feels that way to us, too!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

District records indicate that the book was found to be not in alignment with state law HB 900, and LCISD’s EFB Local library materials policy. They also indicated the book contained “frontal nudity” which their local policy prohibits in elementary schools. 🫠

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

#booksky #edusky #texas #stopbookbans #freadom #freedomtoread

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Remember what happens in Lamar Consolidated ISD, will not stay in LCISD.

Email LCISD leaders, & Texas lawmakers. Ask them how they plan to fix the policies and laws that have now banned Pinkalicious- and hundreds of other books along with her.

actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

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