We're thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Wavemakers! Wavemakers are unsung heroes who make a difference in Lafayette, but often go unnoticed. This year's Undercurrent Awards will be held on Nov. 13 Tickets go on sale in early October. thecurrentla.com/.../undercurre…

THAT Librarian in the New York Times ow.ly/K57R50Tmstk

Louisiana - are you paying attention?? Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a brief IN SUPPORT of states who ban books and AGAINST the First Amendment right of citizens to read what they want. WHAT INFORMATION ARE THEY TRYING TO KEEP FROM YOU???

#FakeNews #CFNL #LyingLunsford Michael Lunsford has reached a new level in creating his fictional boogieman of the “purple haired” library supporter. He is now using AI to create the image of his supposed enemies he has in his head. Michael Lunsford is delusional and weird

To kick off Banned Books Week, we’re partnering with a Texas teen who’s fighting for the freedom to read, & we need your help! We want to know about a banned or challenged book you’ve read & what it means to you. All ages welcome! Submit reviews here: ellareads.org

Everyone who cares about free speech and libraries should be watching this case very closely - its outcome may very well decide the future of free and open library collections. LA's Attorney General, Liz Murrill, has filed an amicus brief supporting TX. tallahassee.com/story/news/pol…

Doublespeak at its finest.

The second leg of Amanda Jones: Defender of Libraries & Wonder's tour for THAT LIBRARIAN is kicking off October 5th! Is she coming to a city near you? Get the book chronicling her incredible story now: geni.us/thatlibrarian

Want an easy way to support our mission of protecting #libraries and the freedom to read in #Louisiana? Check out our amazing merch and get yours today! A portion of all sales goes to support our work! bonfire.com/store/louisian…

Victory in #LafayetteLa! This is an extremely important victory for us in federal court - it means it doesn't matter who sits in the board president's chair - that person is still responsible for the continued denial of citizens' First Amendment rights! #protectlibraries

Congratulations to our friends in Texas, & THANK YOU for fighting to protect the right to read!!

If you’re nervous and don’t know what to do, may I suggest one thing: Become a paying member, or donate to, a public interest group and/or local activists groups in your area. I’m (literally) a card carrying member of Americans United, & locally I donate to Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship

PEN America has raised alarms around language in #Project2025 that could create a federal policy about what books are allowed in schools. Now, a Republican trifecta in Washington is raising concerns over the potential for national book ban legislation. thehill.com/homenews/educa…