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Wendy Blankenship
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Writer, reader, teacher librarian, hiker, cat lover.
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HUGE fan of my public #libraries! Their digital collections (esp #audiobooks) come to the rescue daily!!!🎧📚💙
librarianjones.com That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · Jun 21
What are you doing today to help your public library? Be a part of the solution and not the problem. #SaveLibraries @la-cac.org
June 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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“If you prize literature, intelligence, independent thought, safe spaces for children, it’s a necessary watch. Kim A. Snyder pours so much heart and respect for her subjects here. It’s a film that will make you angry, sad, and galvanized to do something.”

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'The Librarians' Review: An Essential Watch About the Written Word
One of the most important docs you'll see in 2025
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June 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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The Faces of Gun Violence exhibit at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarters showed the portraits of 120 people killed in gun violence in the U.S.
An exhibit honoring victims of gun violence is taken down at ATF headquarters
The Faces of Gun Violence exhibit at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarters showed the portraits of 120 people killed in gun violence in the U.S.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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You and millions of other people rely on the NPR Network for trustworthy journalism.

NPR’s editorial integrity and independence are non-negotiable. It’s a promise we make to you – a promise we will fight to keep. Now, we need your support.

Donate today: n.pr/3EYClNR
May 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.

On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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May 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Check out Pat Bagley’s latest cartoon: The Least of These
Bagley Cartoon: The Least of These
Check out Pat Bagley’s latest cartoon: The Least of These
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April 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Love these ladies--forever helping us writers. I'm excited for #MSWL Day . . .
March 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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More from ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl: "By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially."

Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

Take action: ala.org/showup
White House "cutting off opportunity" for Americans as administration cuts IMLS staff. American Library Association, Show Up for Our Libraries. “Whether on a campus, in the neighborhood, on a military base or elsewhere, libraries mean opportunity for everyone in our communities. By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially. “Congress created IMLS by law, with bipartisan support. Republican and Democratic Presidents signed those laws, including President Trump in 2018. Any significant reductions to the IMLS’ small and talented workforce would undermine the agency’s ability to carry out that law. “To the dedicated staff of IMLS, you have the full support of ALA. We thank you for your service to America’s libraries. We are exploring all possible policy and legal responses to this order, and we promise to mobilize library supporters nationwide to return you to the vital work entrusted to you." ALA President Cindy Hohl
March 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave!

IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.

This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.

Take action today!

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Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries. This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Approximately 31 families’ children no longer have a spot in a care facility on the Davis County base. The shuttering of one of two child development centers was triggered in part by a civilian hiring freeze for the Defense Department.
After DOGE-ordered hiring freeze, Utah’s largest military installation is losing child care
Dozens of Utah families are searching for new child care options after a facility on Hill Air Force Base closed last week.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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March 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Nick Lloyd, a landlord attorney who works with Kirk Cullimore Sr., spoke against the bill.

“If you can’t pay your rent, you should move on,” he told the committee.

Kirk Cullimore Jr. — Utah’s Senate majority leader — voted against the bill.
Triple daily rent is a mandatory judgment in Utah. Lawmakers voted against making it optional.
Under Utah law, judges must grant treble damages as long as a landlord can prove the amount owed by a tenant.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Speaks volumes about the president.
amlibraryassoc.bsky.social American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Mar 15
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.

Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
ALA response to White House assault on IMLS To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities.  As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries
March 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Check out Pat Bagley’s latest cartoon: Monsters Inc.
Bagley Cartoon: Monsters Inc.
Check out Pat Bagley’s latest cartoon: Monsters Inc.
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March 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.

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Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries
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March 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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SEND AN EMAIL: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacking Federal Funding for Libraries action.everylibrary.org/emaileo2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacking Federal Funding for Libraries
We need your help TODAY to tell your governors and key members of the House and Senate that federal funding for libraries - the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - needs to be preserved!
action.everylibrary.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I’ve seen a few people asking about comp titles! I have a blog post that can hopefully help: www.madheditorial.com/blog/comp-ti... #RevPit #writingcommunity #amquerying
Comp Titles: Everything You Need to Know — MadHope Editorial
Everything you need to know about comp titles for your book when querying or pitching, including examples.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'
Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, Duke University is preparing for the worst.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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DOGE “seemed unsure” of what USAID programs they cut and is now attempting to reverse some of the cuts, says @propublica.org reporter Brett Murphy. “This is the opposite of a careful review."
March 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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When courage meets conviction you get @librarianjones.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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ACTION NEEDED TODAY - THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO OVERTURN TWO NEW STATEWIDE BOOK BANS AND RETURN DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Click now to send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol
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February 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM