##FreedomToRead
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anneli17.bsky.social
Freiburg, Germany, Central Station Bookshop (right @the center of the shop‘s entryway):
“This is a selection of books which are banned at schools in the US“.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreedomToRead
@ala-pla.bsky.social
@librarypolicy.bsky.social
Fotograph shows a table with covers of books translated into German: back row: 5 books by Sarah J. Maas middle row: Toni Morrison, Bluest Eyes; Steven Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Orwell, 1984; Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants; Front row: Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why; Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; Art Spielman, Complete MAUS; Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid‘s Tale; John Green, For Alaska.
April 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
bookbansandbs.bsky.social
Some good news from Texas.
#Texas #bookbans #freedomtoread @txfreedomread.bsky.social @freadomfighters.bsky.social
Most Texas school board candidates who support book bans lost their elections
A majority of pro-book ban school board candidates lost in Texas, but education advocates are worried about other election results.
www.lonestarlive.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 PM
mikulade1.bsky.social
Parents are in control of which books their own children read - if you don't like one of the thousands they have that are on the shelves of our public libraries, put it back and choose another! Pretty simple concept. #FreedomtoRead #RighttoRead
November 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM
terjehaakstad.bsky.social
📚✨ In 10 years in libraries, I’ve never seen 300 Norwegian librarians moved like this. Today, @samhelmick.bsky.social did.

The fight against book bans is about democracy.

We can’t take our values for granted. 📖
#Libraries #FreedomToRead #Democracy
March 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM
onceuponaban.bsky.social
Mahmoud v. Taylor is being heard at the Supreme Court today and supporters of the freedom to read are holding a Rally for Inclusive Education. We stopped by to show our support! #freedomtoread #ireadbannedbooks #kidlit #booksnotbans #lgbtqkidlit
April 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
danicasheridan.bsky.social
📚 Holding space in my heart for the librarians fighting on the front lines of freedom, education, & inclusion today. All across this *United* States of America. ❤️‍🩹 #librariesareforeveryone #freedomtoread @everylibrary.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM
terjehaakstad.bsky.social
Thought book burning ended 100 years ago? It’s happening in the U.S. today. 🔥📚

Tonight in Molde: "The Librarians" — a powerful doc on librarians fighting book bans & defending the freedom to read. 💬📖

This concerns us all. ✊ #libraries #FreedomToRead
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
March 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
digitalwarrior.bsky.social
Librarians in Texas formed secret lending networks to circulate banned books and keep young readers informed. You can’t silence truth with a ban list. 📚

#FightBack #ReadBannedBooks #FreedomToRead
October 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
zinnedproject.bsky.social
Dr. Carla Hayden is a people's librarian.

Her term goes until 2026 and should remain that way.

Don't comply with unjust laws and practices.

#FreedomtoRead @librarycongress.bsky.social

mag.uchicago.edu/hayden
Librarian for the people
Under the leadership of Carla D. Hayden, AM’77, PhD’87, a revered institution is connecting Americans with their country through its treasures.
mag.uchicago.edu
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
splcenter.org
📚 Let books be. Protect the #FreedomToRead.

During #BannedBooksWeek, we’re standing against censorship to support the freedom to learn, explore new ideas and see our communities reflected in the stories we read.

Everyone deserves access to books that tell the full story of who we are.
October 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
qplnyc.bsky.social
Welcome to today's Banned Book Spotlight!

QPL Children's Librarian Leah recommends "Julián Is a Mermaid" by Jessica Love.

It's #BannedBooksWeek! Learn how we're celebrating the #FreedomToRead, this week and all month long.

queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
October 8, 2026 at 1:08 AM
bookshop.org
We believe in the power of stories that teach us the importance of inclusivity and empathy—and we believe in protecting them. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
This quote reminds us that open, honest conversations between parents and kids are the antidote to fear… and fear is what fuels censorship. When we trust young readers and engage with them about what they read, we build critical thinking, connection, and empathy.

#FreedomToRead #EndBookBans
Quote from Judy Bloom that says let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won’t have as much censorship because we won’t have as much fear.
June 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
596 books. Banned by Department of Defense schools. Stories about race, gender, history, and identity—all silenced.

Vonnegut was right. Fear should never dictate what our children are allowed to read.

pen.org/books-banned...

#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #LetKidsRead #IntellectualFreedom
Kurt Vonnegut quote that says I hate it that Americans are taught to fear some books and some ideas as though they were diseases
July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
qplnyc.bsky.social
Welcome to today's Banned Book Spotlight!

Tejas, the Assistant Manager at Cambria Heights Library, recommends Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."

It's #BannedBooksWeek! Learn how we're celebrating the #FreedomToRead, this week and all month long.

queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
debbieohi.com
"Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." - Judy Blume

#BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead
Illustration shows girl reading a book with "I love to read" on the cover. Text above is a Judy Blume quote: "Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me."
September 26, 2024 at 2:07 PM
protecthb.bsky.social
Who knew? #freedomtoread #nobookbans
March 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
penamerica.bsky.social
False stories of ‘porn in schools’ are decoys for book bans. writes PEN America's Kasey Meehan in @thehill.com.

thehill.com/opinion/educ... #bannedbooks #censorship #freedomtoread
False stories of ‘porn in schools’ are decoys for book bans
This bill would mean school districts across the country that reject book censorship would be thrust into this maelstrom.
thehill.com
May 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
Banned Books Week is coming! Oct. 4–10, we’re celebrating the freedom to read and shining a light on censorship in schools and libraries. Follow along for challenged books, resources, and ways to turn awareness into action.

#BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely
banned books week october 4-10
September 29, 2026 at 1:19 PM
debbieohi.com
I want to read ALL the books. Do you?

Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky
Photo of original art whose text reads "I want to read ALL the books." Illustration shows a woman reading a book. Art tools showing: blue colored pencil, purple pen.
December 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM
zinnedproject.bsky.social
"I feel heartbroken. Not just because I lost a job — but because I lost it for doing what librarians are supposed to do: create a space for everyone. I stood by our mission. I followed policy. I led with love." -- Lavonnia Moore, librarian with 15 years experience

Defend #FreedomtoRead ⬇️
July 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
debbieohi.com
This is a pinnable post for the Book Bans & Libraries feed. Check this Info Page to see if you can post to feed. If not (check first, thx), reply w/ "I agree with the terms" & I'll add you to the list.

Feed looks for hashtags like #BookBans #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead #BookBanning #FightBookBans
The image shows a book with the title "Book Banning & Libraries" written on it, surrounded by flames. The book is sitting on a pedestal labeled "FEED". There are two QR codes in the image, one in the top right corner and one in the bottom right corner, with accompanying text "debbieohi.link/feed-bookbans" and "debbieohi.link/feedinfo-bookbans" respectively. A blue butterfly is also present near the top right QR code.
May 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
A read-in before a school board meeting is more than a protest – it’s a powerful stand for a wide variety of books, student voices, and the freedom to read. Let’s show up and speak out. #ReadInForRights #FreedomToRead #ProtectOurLibraries
A graphic list of how to host a read in including how to plan, announce, prepare, and execute
April 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
bookmarkandburn.bsky.social
Your TBR probably has room for one book that challenges your usual reading habits.

Which banned or challenged title would you recommend to another reader?

#BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #BookSky #BookCommunity
October 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
penamerica.bsky.social
"One person comes in... a lot of times they haven't read the books. And they just object and it gets banned. And that's madness," James Patterson tells Whoopi Goldberg on The View. #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead
June 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM