Becky Calzada
@becalzada.bsky.social
TX Educator, Library Coordinator, Presenter, Reader, #FReadomFighter, Immediate Past President AASL | Opinions shared are solely my own
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"School librarians are the stewards and defenders of knowledge." —María Dolores Águila mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/02/newb...
February 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
"School librarians are the stewards and defenders of knowledge." —María Dolores Águila mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/02/newb...
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“If our country does manage to save itself, it will be because people just like these librarians say enough is enough. We the people have a right to read what we want, and no billionaire or self-appointed prophet will take that right from us.” @la-cac.org
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The Librarians, Our Unlikely Heroes
In a documentary airing soon on PBS, we meet people who risked their jobs and their safety to resist the wave of reactionary book-burners.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
“If our country does manage to save itself, it will be because people just like these librarians say enough is enough. We the people have a right to read what we want, and no billionaire or self-appointed prophet will take that right from us.” @la-cac.org
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Discover the important stories of many trailblazing Black women who fought racism, sexism, and other hardships in their libraries and communities to become leaders of our profession. Read an excerpt: https://bit.ly/46iVoNo
#BlackHistoryMonth #Libraries #alaeditions #ALA150 #LibraryLove
#BlackHistoryMonth #Libraries #alaeditions #ALA150 #LibraryLove
February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Discover the important stories of many trailblazing Black women who fought racism, sexism, and other hardships in their libraries and communities to become leaders of our profession. Read an excerpt: https://bit.ly/46iVoNo
#BlackHistoryMonth #Libraries #alaeditions #ALA150 #LibraryLove
#BlackHistoryMonth #Libraries #alaeditions #ALA150 #LibraryLove
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New from ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: Libraries are centers of community in difficult moments. But many libraries are facing their own challenges with aging & outdated facilities.
Read more, including new federal research on library facilities, spurred by ALA advocacy: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
Read more, including new federal research on library facilities, spurred by ALA advocacy: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
Libraries help communities weather storms. Many are getting snowed under
COMMENTARY | The recent winter storms showed how vital libraries are, but they are struggling with deferred maintenance and an uncertain funding future.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
New from ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: Libraries are centers of community in difficult moments. But many libraries are facing their own challenges with aging & outdated facilities.
Read more, including new federal research on library facilities, spurred by ALA advocacy: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
Read more, including new federal research on library facilities, spurred by ALA advocacy: www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
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A delegation of writers is headed to Texas A & M to shine a light on the suppression of academic freedom there, and around the country. Me, Sandra Cisneros, George Packer, and more.
Education should be about opening minds, not closing them.
Education should be about opening minds, not closing them.
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A delegation of writers is headed to Texas A & M to shine a light on the suppression of academic freedom there, and around the country. Me, Sandra Cisneros, George Packer, and more.
Education should be about opening minds, not closing them.
Education should be about opening minds, not closing them.
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Hi readers!! Our annual Read-In is coming up!!
We started this read-in as a way to protest the original book-banning bill--HB29. Through them we've found incredible community with all of you.
We can't wait to see you there!! RSVP at the link in our bio.
We started this read-in as a way to protest the original book-banning bill--HB29. Through them we've found incredible community with all of you.
We can't wait to see you there!! RSVP at the link in our bio.
February 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Hi readers!! Our annual Read-In is coming up!!
We started this read-in as a way to protest the original book-banning bill--HB29. Through them we've found incredible community with all of you.
We can't wait to see you there!! RSVP at the link in our bio.
We started this read-in as a way to protest the original book-banning bill--HB29. Through them we've found incredible community with all of you.
We can't wait to see you there!! RSVP at the link in our bio.
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What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground over censorship, with librarians on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
What was once a community space, libraries have become a battleground over censorship, with librarians on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9. pbs.org/independentlens
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Dr. Ernest Morrell was a legendary scholar and multifaceted leader who helped pave the way for critical English education as a practice. We express limitless gratitude for his service to NCTE and his invaluable contributions to literacy education and ELA teachers everywhere. https://bit.ly/3LYyx2W
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Dr. Ernest Morrell was a legendary scholar and multifaceted leader who helped pave the way for critical English education as a practice. We express limitless gratitude for his service to NCTE and his invaluable contributions to literacy education and ELA teachers everywhere. https://bit.ly/3LYyx2W
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Apply today!
🗣️ AASL is seeking candidates to apply for the AASL Executive Director position | Interested candidates should apply at the link below | Please share widely!!
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AASL Executive Director application link – recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1043ALA/J...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Apply today!
🗣️ AASL is seeking candidates to apply for the AASL Executive Director position | Interested candidates should apply at the link below | Please share widely!!
AASL Executive Director application link – recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1043ALA/J...
AASL Executive Director application link – recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1043ALA/J...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🗣️ AASL is seeking candidates to apply for the AASL Executive Director position | Interested candidates should apply at the link below | Please share widely!!
AASL Executive Director application link – recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1043ALA/J...
AASL Executive Director application link – recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1043ALA/J...
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Grateful to Kate and Charlie Gibson for welcoming us on The Book Case podcast to talk about @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social Thank you for amplifying our stories and championing literacy, books, and intellectual freedom. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... @la-cac.org
The Librarians: A Must-See Documentary for Book Lovers
Podcast Episode · The Book Case · 02/05/2026 · 44m
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February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Grateful to Kate and Charlie Gibson for welcoming us on The Book Case podcast to talk about @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social Thank you for amplifying our stories and championing literacy, books, and intellectual freedom. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... @la-cac.org
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This month’s AASL In the Know highlights milestone celebrations, recorded conference sessions, new partnerships, and key planning reminders for Chapters and School Library Month. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1162220724
AASL IN THE KNOW | February 2026: Celebrating Legacy and Looking Ahead
February’s AASL In the Know brings you the Top Five updates every school librarian needs to know. Join us as AASL celebrates 75 years as a division of ALA…
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February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
This month’s AASL In the Know highlights milestone celebrations, recorded conference sessions, new partnerships, and key planning reminders for Chapters and School Library Month. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1162220724
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🎉Attend the ALA Virtual Event LIVE, and you’ll have a shot at one of 6 giveaways we’re hosting during the event. Save your spot, show up live, and see what happens. #ALAVirtual26
Not registered? It's not too late. Claim your spot now. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event
Not registered? It's not too late. Claim your spot now. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event
February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
🎉Attend the ALA Virtual Event LIVE, and you’ll have a shot at one of 6 giveaways we’re hosting during the event. Save your spot, show up live, and see what happens. #ALAVirtual26
Not registered? It's not too late. Claim your spot now. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event
Not registered? It's not too late. Claim your spot now. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event
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Join the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by reading an award-winning title each day during the month of February!
Check out their calendar of suggested books. ➡️ https://www.ala.org/cskbkhistorymonth
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Check out their calendar of suggested books. ➡️ https://www.ala.org/cskbkhistorymonth
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February 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Join the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by reading an award-winning title each day during the month of February!
Check out their calendar of suggested books. ➡️ https://www.ala.org/cskbkhistorymonth
📚💙
Check out their calendar of suggested books. ➡️ https://www.ala.org/cskbkhistorymonth
📚💙
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New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
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Tomorrow is World Read Aloud Day! www.litworld.org/world-read-a...
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Tomorrow is World Read Aloud Day! www.litworld.org/world-read-a...
School librarians: are you seeking ideas from your #pln from across the country?
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February 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
School librarians: are you seeking ideas from your #pln from across the country?
Consider subscribing to
AASL’s professional journal Knowledge Quest | Info here: knowledgequest.aasl.org/subscription/
@aaslala.bsky.social
Consider subscribing to
AASL’s professional journal Knowledge Quest | Info here: knowledgequest.aasl.org/subscription/
@aaslala.bsky.social
A new consultant contract at a Texas Educational Service Center would muzzle authors & harm students, barring them from inclusive experiences.
Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.
This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.
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Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.
This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.
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New Consulting Contracts in Texas Will Muzzle Authors and Harm Students
New discriminatory contracts in one Texas Educational Service Center will deny authors, students, and educators inclusive opportunities.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.
Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.
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The IMLS propaganda machine is in full swing, and $14 million in tax dollars just went to PragerU to do the work that libraries and museums are actually experts in.
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The IMLS Propaganda Machine Is In Full Swing
The agency overseeing U.S. libraries and museums is now full-on regime propaganda.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The IMLS propaganda machine is in full swing, and $14 million in tax dollars just went to PragerU to do the work that libraries and museums are actually experts in.
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Two Questions and Two Sentence Starters with Newbery Medalist Renée Watson mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/newb...
Newbery Medalist Renée Watson
I asked Renée Watson, Karina Yan Glaser, María Dolores Águila, Daniel Nayeri, and Aubrey Hartman to each answer two questions and finish two...
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January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Two Questions and Two Sentence Starters with Newbery Medalist Renée Watson mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/newb...
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New: The Texas Education Agency has to correct roughly 4,200 errors in a Bible-infused elementary school curriculum that was approved by the state two years ago, the State Board of Education said Friday.
TEA moves to fix 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculum
State Board of Education members criticized the publishing errors and postponed their vote on the agency’s request until their next meeting.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:10 PM
New: The Texas Education Agency has to correct roughly 4,200 errors in a Bible-infused elementary school curriculum that was approved by the state two years ago, the State Board of Education said Friday.
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"Story is our best chance at peace." —Daniel Nayeri mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/two-...
January 31, 2026 at 1:44 AM
"Story is our best chance at peace." —Daniel Nayeri mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/two-...
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Please take a few minutes to read this. Especially if you think what's happening in MN and elsewhere is okay. lithub.com/letter-from-...
Letter From Minnesota: “If They Take Me and Leave the Children…”
Today is Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. I got gas for the first time this year by myself. The gas station was mostly empty. I drove into the station, heart thudding in my chest. I did everything as f…
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January 30, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Please take a few minutes to read this. Especially if you think what's happening in MN and elsewhere is okay. lithub.com/letter-from-...
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A chance for you to make a difference in #Minnesota. The auction is open until Friday
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Publishers for Minnesota Auction
Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
A chance for you to make a difference in #Minnesota. The auction is open until Friday
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