Authors Against Book Bans
@authorsabb.bsky.social
We are Authors Against Book Bans. We stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We unequivocally support diverse voices on our library shelves, in our schools, and in our culture.
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Happy Friday! In order to continue fighting on behalf of all books, all authors, & all readers Authors Against Book Bans is fundraising. No donation is too small & all are tax deductible!
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If you see moves like this and are incensed, get involved in your local Freedom to Read group, and/or if you're an author/illustrator/translator/editor/narrator/have your name on a book, join @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Don't have a local group? Start one. That's what we did in Northern Nevada.
Don't have a local group? Start one. That's what we did in Northern Nevada.
Utah's taking a page from the Florida book and trying to do the same thing (with the bonus of trying to shove Rated Books into being required for use to decide on collection materials).
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HB0197
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January 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
If you see moves like this and are incensed, get involved in your local Freedom to Read group, and/or if you're an author/illustrator/translator/editor/narrator/have your name on a book, join @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Don't have a local group? Start one. That's what we did in Northern Nevada.
Don't have a local group? Start one. That's what we did in Northern Nevada.
New Hampshire! They're coming for your right to read again! This time around, let's see if we can stop it in committee. Contact your State Senators!
PRESS RELEASE: House Lawmakers Push Yet Another Book Ban Bill | NEA-NH
Vote on SB 33 Follows Sustained Veto on 2025 Book Ban Bill
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January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
New Hampshire! They're coming for your right to read again! This time around, let's see if we can stop it in committee. Contact your State Senators!
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Fellow New Yorkers, we must band together and nag Hochul into doing the right thing!
Her contact information is here. Scroll down for her phone number. www.governor.ny.gov/content/gove...
Her contact information is here. Scroll down for her phone number. www.governor.ny.gov/content/gove...
January 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Fellow New Yorkers, we must band together and nag Hochul into doing the right thing!
Her contact information is here. Scroll down for her phone number. www.governor.ny.gov/content/gove...
Her contact information is here. Scroll down for her phone number. www.governor.ny.gov/content/gove...
New York! Governor Hochul vetoed your right to read legislation!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Freedom to Read Act - NYCLU
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January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
New York! Governor Hochul vetoed your right to read legislation!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
Want to join your library board but don't know how to get started? The For the People Library put together this searchable database of library systems that may have openings!
For The People
data.librariesforthepeople.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Want to join your library board but don't know how to get started? The For the People Library put together this searchable database of library systems that may have openings!
In less than a year, Authors Against Book Bans has made an impact on the fight for the freedom to read by helping to transform individual passion, talent, hard work, and money into collective action. On top of some big election wins, here are some highlights from the year!
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
In less than a year, Authors Against Book Bans has made an impact on the fight for the freedom to read by helping to transform individual passion, talent, hard work, and money into collective action. On top of some big election wins, here are some highlights from the year!
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Now that we've reflected on '25, let's start planning how we're going to build on that progress & keep fighting in '26! First, think about what energizes you & how much time you'll expect to have per week or per month...
It's the time of year for reflection & planning, remember '25 & imagining '26. Take some time this week to write down what you did in '25 to protect the right to read. Think about what worked & what didn't, of course, but also, how it felt. What was fun? What as a slog? What would you do again...
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Now that we've reflected on '25, let's start planning how we're going to build on that progress & keep fighting in '26! First, think about what energizes you & how much time you'll expect to have per week or per month...
Are you an author in search of a New Years Resolution? Are you an author in search of a New Years Resolution that specifically has nothing to do with finishing your draft? Here's one: Resolve to join Authors Against Book Bans & help protect the right to read.
Authors Against Book Bans
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Are you an author in search of a New Years Resolution? Are you an author in search of a New Years Resolution that specifically has nothing to do with finishing your draft? Here's one: Resolve to join Authors Against Book Bans & help protect the right to read.
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Activism doesn't end with the art, said author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social at this year's PEN America Annual General Meeting. "I really wish that were how it worked. But... this nation is a group project and we each have homework to do." Read more: pen.org/2025-annual-... @authorsabb.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Activism doesn't end with the art, said author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social at this year's PEN America Annual General Meeting. "I really wish that were how it worked. But... this nation is a group project and we each have homework to do." Read more: pen.org/2025-annual-... @authorsabb.bsky.social
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My new upcoming events page:
Alex currently has no public events scheduled. If you would like to fight against book bans, consider checking out any of the partner organizations listed here (link to @authorsabb.bsky.social.) And see what's going on in your local libraries and school districts!
Alex currently has no public events scheduled. If you would like to fight against book bans, consider checking out any of the partner organizations listed here (link to @authorsabb.bsky.social.) And see what's going on in your local libraries and school districts!
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My new upcoming events page:
Alex currently has no public events scheduled. If you would like to fight against book bans, consider checking out any of the partner organizations listed here (link to @authorsabb.bsky.social.) And see what's going on in your local libraries and school districts!
Alex currently has no public events scheduled. If you would like to fight against book bans, consider checking out any of the partner organizations listed here (link to @authorsabb.bsky.social.) And see what's going on in your local libraries and school districts!
We're looking for signatures in Victoria, Texas!
Stop book bans in Victoria, Texas: They don’t speak for us
Removing and banning books of any topic is censorship; plain and simple. We cannot allow books to be removed because it creates a slippery slope. This is a PUBLIC library paid for by taxpayers, and th...
www.fightforthefirst.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're looking for signatures in Victoria, Texas!
The local NPR station profiled Iris Mogul who went from starting a banned books club in high school to being named Youth Honorary Chair for the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.
How one South Florida teen continues her fight against banned books and censorship
Miami activist Iris Mogul tells WLRN about what first inspired her to start a banned books club, what keeps her motivated, and how she’s continuing to stand up for free speech and access to…
www.wlrn.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The local NPR station profiled Iris Mogul who went from starting a banned books club in high school to being named Youth Honorary Chair for the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.
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Please read and understand:
Their goal is to quell free expression and control what stories we share.
Book removal is just one method; we're fighting much more.
We do this together.
Writers, connect with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Editors, agents, publicists, join us at @pubprosabb.bsky.social.
Their goal is to quell free expression and control what stories we share.
Book removal is just one method; we're fighting much more.
We do this together.
Writers, connect with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Editors, agents, publicists, join us at @pubprosabb.bsky.social.
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Please read and understand:
Their goal is to quell free expression and control what stories we share.
Book removal is just one method; we're fighting much more.
We do this together.
Writers, connect with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Editors, agents, publicists, join us at @pubprosabb.bsky.social.
Their goal is to quell free expression and control what stories we share.
Book removal is just one method; we're fighting much more.
We do this together.
Writers, connect with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
Editors, agents, publicists, join us at @pubprosabb.bsky.social.
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
From our friends at Book Riot, Meet the high schoolers who overturned a state reading bowl book ban
Meet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025
A Georgia statewide reading bowl banned eight books. These students led the charge to get the bans overturned and succeeded.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
From our friends at Book Riot, Meet the high schoolers who overturned a state reading bowl book ban
After protests from members of the community The Maryland Board of Education restored Mike Curato's Flamer to schools in the state!
Maryland Board of Education Restores 'Flamer' to School Libraries
After Community Protests
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December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
After protests from members of the community The Maryland Board of Education restored Mike Curato's Flamer to schools in the state!
We crunched some numbers and in 2025, there were 333 districts with elections who had “Censorship Attacks” recorded in 2023. In those districts’ races, pro-book candidates dominated over anti-book candidates by a 3:1 ratio! See all the details on Insta! www.instagram.com/p/DSTccMngR3...
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We crunched some numbers and in 2025, there were 333 districts with elections who had “Censorship Attacks” recorded in 2023. In those districts’ races, pro-book candidates dominated over anti-book candidates by a 3:1 ratio! See all the details on Insta! www.instagram.com/p/DSTccMngR3...
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Know a book lover who has everything? Donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social in their honor, or buy AABB merch at www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Know a book lover who has everything? Donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social in their honor, or buy AABB merch at www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Thank you! We really appreciate that!
December 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thank you! We really appreciate that!
P.S. I'm serious about the put it in your calendar, make it a habit thing. Trust a writer, when they say that long term goals that require dedicated actions need tons of nudges & reminders. OK! Now I'm done! Thank you!
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
P.S. I'm serious about the put it in your calendar, make it a habit thing. Trust a writer, when they say that long term goals that require dedicated actions need tons of nudges & reminders. OK! Now I'm done! Thank you!
2025 was a hard year & frankly, 2026 probably isn't going to be much easier. BUT we accomplished a lot in 2025. We built a lot. We won A LOT. And with your help, we'll do even more in 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
2025 was a hard year & frankly, 2026 probably isn't going to be much easier. BUT we accomplished a lot in 2025. We built a lot. We won A LOT. And with your help, we'll do even more in 2026.
There are as many ways to support as there are to act. From maintaining spreadsheets & databases, to writing alt-text, to running a social media account (Hi!) and all of them count. Everyone can do something & everything that someone can do is valuable...
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
There are as many ways to support as there are to act. From maintaining spreadsheets & databases, to writing alt-text, to running a social media account (Hi!) and all of them count. Everyone can do something & everything that someone can do is valuable...
4. Support. Do you love kids? Volunteer to babysit for a meeting or rally so more people can attend. Do you love to cook? Make food for events & meetings. Got a car? Volunteer to drive. Tons of people would take more actions if they just had a little more support & you can provide it...
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
4. Support. Do you love kids? Volunteer to babysit for a meeting or rally so more people can attend. Do you love to cook? Make food for events & meetings. Got a car? Volunteer to drive. Tons of people would take more actions if they just had a little more support & you can provide it...
3. Organize. Individual actions are great, but organized actions are powerful. If you're good at planning events, networking, building & maintaining relationships, managing resources, you can be an organizer. Reach out to an organization already doing the work to see where you might fit...
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
3. Organize. Individual actions are great, but organized actions are powerful. If you're good at planning events, networking, building & maintaining relationships, managing resources, you can be an organizer. Reach out to an organization already doing the work to see where you might fit...
2. Act. Attend school board & city council meetings, attend rallies, contact your elected representatives, write op eds & letters to the editor, make candidate scorecards, knock on doors, etc. We need lots of boots on the ground in lots of different places...
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
2. Act. Attend school board & city council meetings, attend rallies, contact your elected representatives, write op eds & letters to the editor, make candidate scorecards, knock on doors, etc. We need lots of boots on the ground in lots of different places...