TX FReadom Fighters
@freadomfighters.bsky.social
We believe in the right to read. We support #FReadom. Website link: https://www.txfreadomfighters.us/
Starting the New Year thankful for all the advocates who fight for our freedoms every day-for librarians everywhere! Let’s keep our joy this year! 🎉💕
January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Starting the New Year thankful for all the advocates who fight for our freedoms every day-for librarians everywhere! Let’s keep our joy this year! 🎉💕
Want to carry the message of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social further? As someone who knows how dedicated the filmmakers are, help get the film's message go even farther. You can make an end of year donation to support the film here: (or find some donors!). thelibrariansfilm.com/donate/
Donate - The Librarians Film | Official Site
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.
thelibrariansfilm.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Want to carry the message of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social further? As someone who knows how dedicated the filmmakers are, help get the film's message go even farther. You can make an end of year donation to support the film here: (or find some donors!). thelibrariansfilm.com/donate/
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Libraries bring people together through learning, connection, and belonging. With your support, they can remain places where everyone belongs—today and for generations to come.
Make a year-end gift to support libraries: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries2025.
Make a year-end gift to support libraries: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Libraries bring people together through learning, connection, and belonging. With your support, they can remain places where everyone belongs—today and for generations to come.
Make a year-end gift to support libraries: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries2025.
Make a year-end gift to support libraries: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries2025.
Congratulations!
My books have been blessed with a number of awards. This one--an ALA Featured Title for Reluctant Readers--for #WhoOwnstheMoon is one of the most meaningful. We nonfiction writers work hard to make big concepts and technical material not only clear to kids but also appealing. #kidlit #MegaKidlitFeed
December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Congratulations!
This. “I find it ironic that we spend so much time and energy debating how to deny r children access to certain books while ignoring the much greater threat to their wellbeing, which is that children increasingly are NOT READING books.”
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York County Library (SC) Bans “Gender Identity” Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights.
I don't know why this York story doesn't get the national attention that others have. It needs it. This board just destroyed the public library. Again.
bookriot.com/york-county-...
I don't know why this York story doesn't get the national attention that others have. It needs it. This board just destroyed the public library. Again.
bookriot.com/york-county-...
December 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This. “I find it ironic that we spend so much time and energy debating how to deny r children access to certain books while ignoring the much greater threat to their wellbeing, which is that children increasingly are NOT READING books.”
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York County Library (SC) Bans “Gender Identity” Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights.
I don't know why this York story doesn't get the national attention that others have. It needs it. This board just destroyed the public library. Again.
bookriot.com/york-county-...
I don't know why this York story doesn't get the national attention that others have. It needs it. This board just destroyed the public library. Again.
bookriot.com/york-county-...
York County Library (SC) Bans "Gender Identity" Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights
York County Library passed a new policy that bans "gender identity" books from any youth sections in the library.
bookriot.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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“It’s not about litigating a set book. It’s not ever about the one book.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Important read- this article from the @thetnholler.bsky.social focusing on the reaction of TN librarians to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social www.tennessean.com/story/news/2...
Librarians film shines spotlight on book bans, TN librarians react
"The Librarians" documentary portrays the growing book ban movement across the nation. A group of TN librarians watched the film and spoke with us.
www.tennessean.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“It’s not about litigating a set book. It’s not ever about the one book.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Important read- this article from the @thetnholler.bsky.social focusing on the reaction of TN librarians to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social www.tennessean.com/story/news/2...
Librarians film shines spotlight on book bans, TN librarians react
"The Librarians" documentary portrays the growing book ban movement across the nation. A group of TN librarians watched the film and spoke with us.
www.tennessean.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Important read- this article from the @thetnholler.bsky.social focusing on the reaction of TN librarians to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social www.tennessean.com/story/news/2...
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Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Y'all. I created this "Library Wrapped" template to help #librarians share their mid-year data BEFORE the end of the year when many budget/staffing decisions are already made. Access the template here: www.librarygirl.net/post/your-li...
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
I hope y'all find this resource useful!
#TLSky #Skybrarians
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This outcome causes immediate and tangible harm to readers in Llano, throughout Texas, and across the 5th Circuit, who rely on their public libraries as spaces for free expression and access to information.
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Supreme Court’s Denial of Review in Little v. Llano is a Misguided Step Toward Government Speech Through Inaction
The Supreme Court’s decision not to take up Little v. Llano County is a profound disappointment for the plaintiffs who bravely advocated for their community's right to access books in the public…
www.everylibrary.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This outcome causes immediate and tangible harm to readers in Llano, throughout Texas, and across the 5th Circuit, who rely on their public libraries as spaces for free expression and access to information.
buff.ly/3FQemiF
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Axios explains what was at stake in Llano lawsuit - our freedoms. @axios.com @txfreedomread.bsky.social @ifightforbooks.bsky.social www.axios.com/2025/12/09/t...
SCOTUS' denial of Texas case fuels First Amendment fears
The clash that pits First Amendment rights against government and parental controls is playing out across the country.
www.axios.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Axios explains what was at stake in Llano lawsuit - our freedoms. @axios.com @txfreedomread.bsky.social @ifightforbooks.bsky.social www.axios.com/2025/12/09/t...
We complete agree! They are fierce!
Really bummed about SCOTUS not taking Little v. Llano County. But goddamn, Leila and her fellow plaintiffs have been tireless advocates for the freedom to read and for freedom of access in libraries and we cannot lose sight of how hard this battle has been. How glad I am to live in a world w/them.
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We complete agree! They are fierce!
This means in Llano, books will wrongly remain off the shelf. But as Americans, we still believe in the values of the First Amendment and that future court rulings in many other circuit courts will assert that belief.
For more background on what is at stake for library users’ first amendment rights, @texaspublicradio.bsky.social had a good piece. The activist ruling from the Fifth Circuit will now stand in Tx, LA and MS and potentially influence other courts. www.tpr.org/education/20...
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This means in Llano, books will wrongly remain off the shelf. But as Americans, we still believe in the values of the First Amendment and that future court rulings in many other circuit courts will assert that belief.
For more background on what is at stake for library users’ first amendment rights, @texaspublicradio.bsky.social had a good piece. The activist ruling from the Fifth Circuit will now stand in Tx, LA and MS and potentially influence other courts. www.tpr.org/education/20...
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
For more background on what is at stake for library users’ first amendment rights, @texaspublicradio.bsky.social had a good piece. The activist ruling from the Fifth Circuit will now stand in Tx, LA and MS and potentially influence other courts. www.tpr.org/education/20...
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Here's the link for Supreme Court orders if you'd like to check it yourself! www.supremecourt.gov/orders/order...
2009 Term Court Orders
www.supremecourt.gov
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Here's the link for Supreme Court orders if you'd like to check it yourself! www.supremecourt.gov/orders/order...
The Supreme Court has declined to take up Little V. Llano. What does this mean? The court has now left a confusing patchwork of laws where library users in different states have different first amendment rights. That’s not fair nor comprehensible.
December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Supreme Court has declined to take up Little V. Llano. What does this mean? The court has now left a confusing patchwork of laws where library users in different states have different first amendment rights. That’s not fair nor comprehensible.
Please take ten minutes to email a thank you to your local public or school librarian and copy the superintendent or mayor. Let them know libraries matter to you!
a man in a green and green striped shirt is sitting in a red chair holding a red book .
ALT: a man in a green and green striped shirt is sitting in a red chair holding a red book .
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December 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Please take ten minutes to email a thank you to your local public or school librarian and copy the superintendent or mayor. Let them know libraries matter to you!
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📚 🦸🏻♀️RUTHERFORD COUNTY — “Go and thank your librarian. Absolute heroes.”
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
📚 🦸🏻♀️RUTHERFORD COUNTY — “Go and thank your librarian. Absolute heroes.”
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Courageous librarians standing up for everyone’s stories. 👏👏👏
📚 🦸🏻♀️RUTHERFORD COUNTY — “Go and thank your librarian. Absolute heroes.”
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Courageous librarians standing up for everyone’s stories. 👏👏👏
In Texas, many censorship challenges are brewing. Please keep showing up for your public and school libraries! We need community in Victoria, Salado, Hays, New Braunfels, Abilene, Seguin and more! Contact us or @txfreedomread.bsky.social to help!
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In Texas, many censorship challenges are brewing. Please keep showing up for your public and school libraries! We need community in Victoria, Salado, Hays, New Braunfels, Abilene, Seguin and more! Contact us or @txfreedomread.bsky.social to help!
How did this many book challenges get filed in Hays? How many parents are actually behind this?
We suspect, like most places, it’s just two or three individuals removing hundreds of books from the thousands of families in the district and costing the district so many hours of work.
We suspect, like most places, it’s just two or three individuals removing hundreds of books from the thousands of families in the district and costing the district so many hours of work.
In Texas, we see the same books being reviewed, re-reviewed and challenged as four years ago. This list in Hays CISD for example! sites.google.com/g.hayscisd.n...
Hays CISD Library Services - Reconsideration
Library Materials
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
How did this many book challenges get filed in Hays? How many parents are actually behind this?
We suspect, like most places, it’s just two or three individuals removing hundreds of books from the thousands of families in the district and costing the district so many hours of work.
We suspect, like most places, it’s just two or three individuals removing hundreds of books from the thousands of families in the district and costing the district so many hours of work.
In Texas, we see the same books being reviewed, re-reviewed and challenged as four years ago. This list in Hays CISD for example! sites.google.com/g.hayscisd.n...
Hays CISD Library Services - Reconsideration
Library Materials
sites.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In Texas, we see the same books being reviewed, re-reviewed and challenged as four years ago. This list in Hays CISD for example! sites.google.com/g.hayscisd.n...
Concerned about book banning? Don’t know what to do? Today you can donate(even $5 helps) to orgs fighting it like - @txfreedomread.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Concerned about book banning? Don’t know what to do? Today you can donate(even $5 helps) to orgs fighting it like - @txfreedomread.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social
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Well this year we CAN participate in the #GivingTuesday flood so we probably SHOULD. With your support we can do even more to protect, celebrate, & elevate the right to read.
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…
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Well this year we CAN participate in the #GivingTuesday flood so we probably SHOULD. With your support we can do even more to protect, celebrate, & elevate the right to read.
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Libraries are responding to crisis after crisis and still finding ways to lift their communities. This #GivingTuesday, stand with them. Become a Supporter of the American Library Association. bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
📚💙 #ForOurLibraries
📚💙 #ForOurLibraries
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Libraries are responding to crisis after crisis and still finding ways to lift their communities. This #GivingTuesday, stand with them. Become a Supporter of the American Library Association. bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
📚💙 #ForOurLibraries
📚💙 #ForOurLibraries