ALA calls for national day of action to protect the freedom to read, designates Monday of National Library Week as Right to Read Day. bit.ly/RightToReadDay #AASLslm #RightToReadDay

Earlier today the Texas House passed HB 900, the first books banning bill, which will create an arbitrary and unworkable rating system that will target stories about sexual assault, LGBTQ characters, and characters of color.

In Libraries and the Right to Read session, Deborah Caldwell-Stone reminds us that if districts do not follow their library policies, a judge or jury in a court case could consider it as evidence of unconstitutional motivation to remove materials. Texas Library Assn. #FReadom #TxLA

This is a betrayal of the very values we should be imparting to our youngest Americans: how to be curious, to inquire and to reach beyond our boundaries. Thank you, @theamandagorman for speaking up. And gratitude to PEN America & Florida Freedom to Read Project for holding the line. #EndBookBans

Vouchers drain money from public schools. Tell your legislator to PAY TEACHERS, NOT PRIVATE SCHOOLS: p2a.co/BEoSP2B #TxEd #TxLege #vOUCHersHurt

Books are lifesaving. Research shows that when schools offer inclusive reading materials, LGBTQ+ students report feeling safer and better mental health. When provided with a wide variety of books, youth are Empowered by Reading: uniteagainstbookbans.org/#white-paper #UniteAgainstBookBans

It’s my birthday. I’m 37 and I have some things I’d like to share, in no particular order. 1. No one thinks about you more than you do. That thing from two years ago that keeps you up at night? No one else remembers. Honor the memory and let it go.

UPDATED POST: Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Making #Illinois First State in the Nation to Outlaw Book Bans ow.ly/Ngxc50OMlUs #libraries #books #bookbans

Thirteen presidential libraries released a joint statement on September 7 over concerns for U.S. democracy amid deep national polarization. It’s the first time the libraries have joined to make such a public declaration. bit.ly/3Exdqxd

Hispanic people have contributed more than just culture to this country. Find out more information at your local library.#HispanicHeritageMonth #TxASL

Congratulations Valerie and Charley! Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly is proud to recognize Valerie Koehler, owner of Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, and Charley Rejsek, CEO of @BookPeople in Austin, as our 2023 People of the Year. publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in…

When I walk in a school, I don’t just observe to see if front office or teachers are happy. I observe custodians, cafeteria workers, everyone. Because building positive school culture means everyone is valued & appreciated. And if the custodians are happy, everyone is happy.

School librarians are community builders, innovators, collaborators, and so much more - including one of the best resources a student can have as they navigate the school year: blog.ed.gov/2023/10/school…

If you believe that: 1) Reading is critical to democracy. 2) Books help us understand complex issues. 3) Parents shouldn't make decisions for other parents' children. 4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books. Join the campaign & #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action

School librarians are community builders, innovators, collaborators, and so much more - including one of the best resources a student can have as they navigate the school year: blog.ed.gov/2023/10/school… #LibraryLoversMonth

Next week 2/21! Join NY Public Library and teens from across the country to discuss their current Teen Banned Book Club title, All American Boys, with authors Jason Reynolds News and Brendan Kiely! nypl.org/spotlight/book… #UniteAgainstBookBans

SCHOOL LIBRARIANS MATTER!!!!

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