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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Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
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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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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…
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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.
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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/
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...
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And while you're at it, think about how you can support the freedom to read. Maybe consider making a donation to Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social or if you're an author, joining.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
And while you're at it, think about how you can support the freedom to read. Maybe consider making a donation to Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social or if you're an author, joining.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Make sure to put AABB merch on your holiday list this year! You'll help support the freedom to read AND avoid getting yet another pack of tube socks.*
*Ok, we can't gurantee that 2nd part, but the 1st part is still legit & we do have some great merch.
*Ok, we can't gurantee that 2nd part, but the 1st part is still legit & we do have some great merch.
Authors Against Book Bans
Official AABB Merch. Perfect to wear while fighting book bans. Great for school board meetings, conferences, marching for our rights, and annoying THAT neighbor. (You know the one.) Show off your love...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Make sure to put AABB merch on your holiday list this year! You'll help support the freedom to read AND avoid getting yet another pack of tube socks.*
*Ok, we can't gurantee that 2nd part, but the 1st part is still legit & we do have some great merch.
*Ok, we can't gurantee that 2nd part, but the 1st part is still legit & we do have some great merch.
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And the 2025 LITERARY LEADERSHIP AWARD goes to @samiraahmed.bsky.social for her work with @authorsabb.bsky.social!!!
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And the 2025 LITERARY LEADERSHIP AWARD goes to @samiraahmed.bsky.social for her work with @authorsabb.bsky.social!!!
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"We are going to continue to read. And we are going to continue to write. And we are going to win." --Samira Ahmed, accepting tonight's Adam Morgan Literary Leadership Award winner for her work with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"We are going to continue to read. And we are going to continue to write. And we are going to win." --Samira Ahmed, accepting tonight's Adam Morgan Literary Leadership Award winner for her work with @authorsabb.bsky.social.
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TOMORROW, York County's board is discussing the new collection policy, which is almost stolen word for word from Greenville's. Greenville's library is currently being sued by the state ACLU for how discriminatory the policy is: bookriot.com/greenville-s...
Lawsuit Filed Over LGBTQ+ Book Censorship in South Carolina's Greenville County Public Libraries
Library patrons in Greenville, South Carolina, have sued the county over library policies restricting and banning LGBTQ+ materials.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
TOMORROW, York County's board is discussing the new collection policy, which is almost stolen word for word from Greenville's. Greenville's library is currently being sued by the state ACLU for how discriminatory the policy is: bookriot.com/greenville-s...
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 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
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Here's Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson at our read-in yesterday. We were there because the Freedom to Read Act in NY is ON @governor.ny.gov's DESK, UNSIGNED. If these kids could come out and freeze, she can pick up a pen.
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBaBuV...
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBaBuV...
Maureen Johnson on Instagram: "Today, we stood on Union Square with @teenactivistproject to demand that Governor Hochul sign the NY Freedom to Read Act that is sitting on her desk. @govkathyhochul, if...
Union Square rally demands Governor Hochul sign the NY Freedom to Read Act, ensuring freedom of expression and access to diverse stories.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Here's Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson at our read-in yesterday. We were there because the Freedom to Read Act in NY is ON @governor.ny.gov's DESK, UNSIGNED. If these kids could come out and freeze, she can pick up a pen.
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBaBuV...
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBaBuV...
"No one is coming to save us, but that’s ok. WE are going to save us." Read AABB President Maggie Tokuda-Hall's powerful ALAN Award Acceptance speech.
No One Is Coming: ALAN Award Acceptance Speech on Behalf of Authors Against Book Bans — Pretty Ok Maggie
Thank you ALAN and NCTE for recognizing Authors Against Book Bans for this award. On behalf of our national board, Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Gayle Forman, Alan Gratz, Joanna Ho, Kelly Jones,…
www.prettyokmaggie.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"No one is coming to save us, but that’s ok. WE are going to save us." Read AABB President Maggie Tokuda-Hall's powerful ALAN Award Acceptance speech.
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NYC authors, illustrators publishing friends , come on down to Union Square to help get this bill signed!’
Thinking about all the writers and publishing professionals in NYC and we could make today's rally HUGE! Let's get one more win before 2025 is out & get this bill signed.
Greg Pak (@gregpak.net)
Hey, NYC! @authorsabb.bsky.social and several other groups are holding a read-in on Monday, 12/8 at 3:30 pm in Union Square to push Gov. Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act! I'm gonna try to make…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NYC authors, illustrators publishing friends , come on down to Union Square to help get this bill signed!’
This November voters around the country turned out to support libraries, librarians & teachers, & the right to read. As we look toward 2026. we need to remember two things: 1. We are the majority and 2. When we fight, we win.
In November's School Board Elections, Voters Stood with Librarians
From New Hampshire to New Mexico, voters aligned with educators, librarians, and unions and ushered in candidates with liberal leanings to their local school boards. We looked at the outcomes in…
www.publishersweekly.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This November voters around the country turned out to support libraries, librarians & teachers, & the right to read. As we look toward 2026. we need to remember two things: 1. We are the majority and 2. When we fight, we win.
Thinking about all the writers and publishing professionals in NYC and we could make today's rally HUGE! Let's get one more win before 2025 is out & get this bill signed.
Greg Pak (@gregpak.net)
Hey, NYC! @authorsabb.bsky.social and several other groups are holding a read-in on Monday, 12/8 at 3:30 pm in Union Square to push Gov. Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act! I'm gonna try to make…
bsky.app
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thinking about all the writers and publishing professionals in NYC and we could make today's rally HUGE! Let's get one more win before 2025 is out & get this bill signed.
Hey @pubprosabb.bsky.social Is this on your radar for tomorrow?
In NYC? Go to a press conference/public action at Union Sq Mon, Dec 8, 3:30pm: Urge Gov Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act (S.1099/A.7777). It's sitting unsigned on her desk!
Bring anyone & everyone. (The holiday market is open. Go early & get yourself a nice hot drink)
@authorsabb.bsky.social
Bring anyone & everyone. (The holiday market is open. Go early & get yourself a nice hot drink)
@authorsabb.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hey @pubprosabb.bsky.social Is this on your radar for tomorrow?