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Come and Take Them, Dan Patrick
An Abilene public school librarian has a message for the lieutenant governor and his book-banning crusade.
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August 31, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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I was at the rally in front of SCOTUS yesterday. Wonderful speeches by parents and students who thrive when they see themselves in books and are seen by classmates who read those books. And a great turnout by clergy who support reading and learning. #booksnotbans
onceuponaban.bsky.social Once Upon a Ban @onceuponaban.bsky.social · Apr 22
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 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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It’s Banned Books Week! A time to honor books that challenge ideas and fight censorship. These stories make us think and unite us. What’s your favorite banned book? Tell us below! #BannedBooksWeek #ReadFreely #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi
October 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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‘The Librarians’ Review: An Enlightening Doc Follows Nationwide Effort to Fight Against Book Bans
'The Librarians,' premiering at Sundance Film Festival, follows nationwide efforts to fight against book bans and censorship.
variety.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Looking for the perfect book! #booksforpeopleinprison #booksnotbans
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The Mission of Reset 2025:
To create the world that His only begotten Son died trying to save.
#Reset2025 #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #LibrariesOfBluesky #ReadersOfBluesky
October 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🌅 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you…” — Isaiah 43:5–7

Faith unites us.
Books free us.
Both must be protected.

#Reset2025 #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #LibrariesOfBluesky #ReadersOfBluesky
October 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Your book is more than a story — it’s a stand for free speech. ✊
List your book with us and be part of the Freedom in Words holiday promotion. Let’s make book bans backfire by boosting minority voices everywhere. 🖋️ #MyStoryMatters #BooksNotBans buff.ly/Z9P6EwA
September 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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This holiday season, we’re building a nationwide Minority Book Shopping Spree. Authors, put your books where readers can find them!
List now, join the promotion, and let’s keep your words alive.
✍️ #FreedomInWords #BooksNotBans buff.ly/Z9P6EwA
September 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Your book is more than a story — it’s a stand for free speech. ✊
List your book with us and be part of the Freedom in Words holiday promotion. Let’s make book bans backfire by boosting minority voices everywhere. 🖋️ #MyStoryMatters #BooksNotBans buff.ly/Z9P6EwA
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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This holiday season, we’re building a nationwide Minority Book Shopping Spree. Authors, put your books where readers can find them!
List now, join the promotion, and let’s keep your words alive.
✍️ #FreedomInWords #BooksNotBans buff.ly/Z9P6EwA
September 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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1/3: When books become contraband, everyone becomes a suspect. Welcome to the great American literacy smackdown.

Banned ideas don’t make us safer, they just make us dumber.

#LiteracyIsPower #BooksNotBans #StopBookBans #FreedomToRead #EducationNotCensorship
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A single-panel color editorial cartoon shows a chaotic scene outside “Betsy DeVos Elementary,” decorated with a cheerful “BOOK FAIR TODAY!” banner and penguin artwork in windows. A frightened librarian in handcuffs is being hauled away by two armored SWAT officers as she clutches a copy of a children’s book and says, “And Tango Makes Three is Innocent!” A group of shocked kids holding penguin plush toys stand nearby, one saying, “B-b-but we liked it!” A dark van labeled “BORED OF EDUCATION” is parked beside them. A news reporter addresses the viewer into a microphone labeled NEWS, explaining that authorities have captured a suspect in a “mass reading” and removed books from children to make the building secure. The scene is exaggerated and satirical, mocking book bans and militarized responses to harmless reading.
November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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I signed this letter because reading books I wasn't "allowed" to read changed the course of my life. Kids deserve access, not censorship. https://ncac.org/news/attack-on-books #BooksNotBans
February 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Real horror is not kids reading books. Real horror is limiting ideas, silencing voices, and leaving library shelves empty.

Every child deserves the chance to discover stories that inspire curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking.

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our top five horror movies: (1) banning books instead of reading them (2) law making for outrage and division (3) courts treating books in public libraries as government speech (4) empty library shelves (5) kids without books
May 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Restricting nonfiction limits knowledge, critical thinking, and informed discussion and that should concern all of us.

Read the full report here: pen.org/report/facts...

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Facts & Fiction
The content of these books that are disappearing speaks volumes about the political and cultural attack on public education across the U.S.
pen.org
May 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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STELLA BY STARLIGHT is a powerful, age-appropriate story that helps young readers understand history, courage, and the fight for justice. Through Stella’s eyes, readers see the realities of racism alongside the strength of family, community, and hope. #booksnotbans
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April 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Book bans don’t just affect shelves, they’re reshaping publishing, especially for children’s books and the stories that get told.

This article explores how censorship pressures publishers and why it matters for young readers.

bookriot.com/book-bans-an...

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Where and How Book Censorship Is Impacting Children's Publishing Right Now: Book Censorship News, April 10, 2026
Publishing imprints for young readers are shuttering thanks to a softening school and library market. That's the result of book censorship.
bookriot.com
April 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Want to speak out against censorship but not sure where to start?

If you like this content, get even more by downloading our FREE digital workbook on our website:

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Create a persuasive messaging plan on censorship. Steps to success. (1) Identify a censorship incident to share. (2) Investigate the issue thoroughly. (3) COnsider the problem and action that need to be taken. (4) DEvelop and incorporate multimedia thoughtfully. (6) Prepare for launch across multiple platforms. (7) Schedule your communications in advance. LIke this content? It's from our free digital workbook called Turning the Page: An ADvocate's guide to the freedom to read.
April 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Last Stop on Market Street is the kind of story kids need, one that builds empathy, dignity, and understanding.

Banning it doesn’t protect children, it limits their world.

Let kids read stories that expand their hearts.

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cover of last stop on market street
April 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Talk to them. Children benefit from understanding that boundaries are not about control, but about growth. Families are different. We can acknowledge that different families make different choices, and that those choices reflect their own values and experiences Read the full article on our blog. Parenting today is hard. There is no denying that. But it is also an opportunity to build something lasting.
April 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Stay informed. Show up. Vote local.
#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #SchoolBoardsMatter
campaign costs are rising, shifting how candidates reach voters misinformation and social media amplify fear and distort reality stay informed. show up. vote local.
April 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Freedom of expression isn’t a risk to manage, it’s a right to protect. When we remove books or silence ideas out of fear, we don’t make society safer, we make it smaller.

A healthy democracy trusts its people to read, think, question, and decide.

#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #FirstAmendment
"The interest in encouraging freedom of expression in a democratic society outweighs any theoretical but unproven benefit of censorship." Quote by US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
March 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
Censorship isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it’s hidden in how laws are written, interpreted, and enforced.

This piece breaks down how policy is being used to quietly restrict access to books and why it matters.

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Manipulating the Law: Dismantling the Miller Test and Exploiting the “Government Speech” Doctrine: Book Censorship News, March 27, 2026
The Miller Test and "government speech" doctrine have become tools by book banners, but they're being used to steal your rights.
bookriot.com
March 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
freedomreadproject.bsky.social
What does the data say about book bans?

A national survey of 1,500+ educators found that censorship is already affecting classrooms across the country.

Book bans don’t just remove titles from shelves, they reshape how teachers teach and how students learn.

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5 telling statistics from educators about book banning 87% of educators say book bans are rarely or never justified 65% say bans negatively affect their ability to teach
March 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders is a joyful picture book about courage, community, and belonging. Stories like this help kids learn empathy and respect. Removing them doesn’t protect children, it limits understanding.

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Cover of PRIDE: The story of harvey milk and the rainbow flag by rob sanders
March 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM