Friends of FBISD Libraries
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Dedicated to supporting Fort Bend ISD’s libraries and librarians and fighting against book bans.
Several Texas school districts have turned to AI to review their library collections and ensure they are compliant with SB 13.
Who do you trust more: ChatGPT or a real life librarian?
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Who do you trust more: ChatGPT or a real life librarian?
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Texas schools are using AI to screen library books under new state law
Supporters see ChatGPT as a way to help weed out inappropriate content, but critics say AI can include incorrect details and miss valuable context.
www.statesman.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Several Texas school districts have turned to AI to review their library collections and ensure they are compliant with SB 13.
Who do you trust more: ChatGPT or a real life librarian?
www.statesman.com/politics/art...
Who do you trust more: ChatGPT or a real life librarian?
www.statesman.com/politics/art...
Fantastic news for Texans!
Texas law requiring bookstores to rate titles for sexual content ruled unconstitutional www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Texas law requiring bookstores to rate titles for sexual content ruled unconstitutional www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Federal judge blocks Texas ban on ‘sexually explicit’ books in schools
A Trump-appointed federal judge wrote that a 2023 Texas law's requirements for library book ratings are "subjective, confusing and unworkable."
www.expressnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Fantastic news for Texans!
Texas law requiring bookstores to rate titles for sexual content ruled unconstitutional www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Texas law requiring bookstores to rate titles for sexual content ruled unconstitutional www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
New Braunfels ISD is closing its MS and HS libraries’ doors to students while they review their entire 50,000+ collection to ensure the district is in compliance with SB 13.
And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬
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And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬
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A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries
In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
New Braunfels ISD is closing its MS and HS libraries’ doors to students while they review their entire 50,000+ collection to ensure the district is in compliance with SB 13.
And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...
Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the strength and contributions of Indigenous communities in the United States and across the Americas.
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the strength and contributions of Indigenous communities in the United States and across the Americas.
As Banned Books Week 2025 comes to a close, we decided to share a quick analysis of the 54 books challenged in Fort Bend ISD since 2022. 6 of those books were found in both MS & HS libraries.
📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd
📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
As Banned Books Week 2025 comes to a close, we decided to share a quick analysis of the 54 books challenged in Fort Bend ISD since 2022. 6 of those books were found in both MS & HS libraries.
📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd
📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd
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Book censorship in schools has reached a new apex, becoming a routine and expected part of school operations, particularly in states like Texas, which recorded 1,781 total bans in the 2024-25 school year.
Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social
Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Book censorship in schools has reached a new apex, becoming a routine and expected part of school operations, particularly in states like Texas, which recorded 1,781 total bans in the 2024-25 school year.
Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social
Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social
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It's finally ready! October's most anticipated release, w/ the possible exception of The Life of a Showgirl, is The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November School Board Elections. If you hate book bans, read this to know who to vote for and who to campaign against! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November 2025 School Board Elections
The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the November 2025 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Tuesday, November 4...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
It's finally ready! October's most anticipated release, w/ the possible exception of The Life of a Showgirl, is The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November School Board Elections. If you hate book bans, read this to know who to vote for and who to campaign against! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
🚨 UPDATE 🚨
Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd
Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd
Boy Toy by Barry Lyga is currently in 3 Fort Bend ISD High School libraries. It was challenged in June 2024 and is pending review by a District Reconsideration Committee.
The challenge was submitted by a community member, who did not read the book & only cited BookLooks excerpts.
The challenge was submitted by a community member, who did not read the book & only cited BookLooks excerpts.
October 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 UPDATE 🚨
Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd
Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd
The Haters by Jesse Andrews was challenged in June 2024 and is currently pending review by a FBISD District Reconsideration Committee.
Andrews's debut novel, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, has also been targeted by book banners.
Andrews's debut novel, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, has also been targeted by book banners.
October 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨UPDATE🚨
A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd
A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.
The novel, widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th century literature, was challenged in April 2024 and pending review by a district reconsideration committee. The book is currently available in 7 high school libraries.
The novel, widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th century literature, was challenged in April 2024 and pending review by a district reconsideration committee. The book is currently available in 7 high school libraries.
October 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨UPDATE🚨
A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd
A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd
Published in 1999, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky was the 3rd most banned book in 2024. The novel was mostly challenged due to claims of sexually explicit content, LGBTQIA+ content, depiction of sexual assault, depiction of drug use, and profanity.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Published in 1999, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky was the 3rd most banned book in 2024. The novel was mostly challenged due to claims of sexually explicit content, LGBTQIA+ content, depiction of sexual assault, depiction of drug use, and profanity.
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
Since November 2023, Fort Bend ISD has banned 11 books at the elementary school level, including Becoming Billie Holiday and Powers of a Girl.
The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Since November 2023, Fort Bend ISD has banned 11 books at the elementary school level, including Becoming Billie Holiday and Powers of a Girl.
The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek
A big shout out to all of our amazing Fort Bend ISD teachers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students!
#worldteachersday
#worldteachersday
October 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A big shout out to all of our amazing Fort Bend ISD teachers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students!
#worldteachersday
#worldteachersday
Fort Bend ISD added Stephen King’s It to the Do Not Purchase list in November 2024, as it violated the EFB local policy (NOT the law).
apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored.
apnews.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Fort Bend ISD added Stephen King’s It to the Do Not Purchase list in November 2024, as it violated the EFB local policy (NOT the law).
apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Looking for a book to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month? Here our a few of our recommendations:
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.
September 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Looking for a book to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month? Here our a few of our recommendations:
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.
The Board will consider changes to EFB (Local) - Library Materials, on Monday, 8 September. The current policy was passed last year and resulted in books that do not violate the law being removed from our libraries.
The proposed updates can be found here: meetings.boardbook.org/Documents/We...
The proposed updates can be found here: meetings.boardbook.org/Documents/We...
DSCOS_Policy EFB Comparison_September 8, 2025_Updated September 2, 2025_SD - BoardBook Premier
meetings.boardbook.org
September 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Board will consider changes to EFB (Local) - Library Materials, on Monday, 8 September. The current policy was passed last year and resulted in books that do not violate the law being removed from our libraries.
The proposed updates can be found here: meetings.boardbook.org/Documents/We...
The proposed updates can be found here: meetings.boardbook.org/Documents/We...
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Your assignment this week (once you're done enjoying the long weekend of course): Make your plans for Banned Books Week. It's October 5-11. Here are some events & actions we're recommending docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Banned Books Week October 5-11th, 2025
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September 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Your assignment this week (once you're done enjoying the long weekend of course): Make your plans for Banned Books Week. It's October 5-11. Here are some events & actions we're recommending docs.google.com/document/u/1...
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we're honoring the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and our communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do!
ALA offices are closed in observance.
ALA offices are closed in observance.
September 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy Labor Day! Today, we're honoring the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and our communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do!
ALA offices are closed in observance.
ALA offices are closed in observance.
Happy Labor Day!
On this Labor Day, we stand with Texas school librarians and teachers, honoring their dedication and resilience as they face the added challenges brought by SB 13 while continuing to nurture students’ love of learning.
#freedomtoread #happylaborday #SB13
On this Labor Day, we stand with Texas school librarians and teachers, honoring their dedication and resilience as they face the added challenges brought by SB 13 while continuing to nurture students’ love of learning.
#freedomtoread #happylaborday #SB13
September 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Happy Labor Day!
On this Labor Day, we stand with Texas school librarians and teachers, honoring their dedication and resilience as they face the added challenges brought by SB 13 while continuing to nurture students’ love of learning.
#freedomtoread #happylaborday #SB13
On this Labor Day, we stand with Texas school librarians and teachers, honoring their dedication and resilience as they face the added challenges brought by SB 13 while continuing to nurture students’ love of learning.
#freedomtoread #happylaborday #SB13
Wonderful news for Texas public schools!
A federal judge sided with 16 Texas families to stop a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments from going into effect. bit.ly/45JzAtq
August 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Wonderful news for Texas public schools!
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As students across Texas head back to school this week, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new laws.
Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books.
Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books.
Texas school districts to face new restrictions on DEI policies, library materials | Houston Public Media
Under state legislation passed this year and set to take effect Sept. 1, schools will face new policies surrounding library materials, LGBTQ+ clubs and other initiatives.
t.co
August 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As students across Texas head back to school this week, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new laws.
Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books.
Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books.
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Sometimes, the truth about censorship doesn’t come from public meetings. It comes from inside the system. Teachers, librarians, and even district staff may witness policies or actions that violate intellectual freedom but fear speaking out. Let’s make sure we honor their courage.
August 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Sometimes, the truth about censorship doesn’t come from public meetings. It comes from inside the system. Teachers, librarians, and even district staff may witness policies or actions that violate intellectual freedom but fear speaking out. Let’s make sure we honor their courage.