Judi Moreillon, PhD
@judimoreillon.bsky.social
Author: Children's and YA Books and Professional Books for School Librarians, Advocate for Literacy, Libraries, Public School Education, and #FirstAmendment #RadicalSchoolLibrarianship #TLSky #EduSky #kidlit #mglit #yalit https://storytrail.com
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
Thank you, Reverend Jesse Jackson for your heart, your wisdom, and your leadership. "Respected, protected, and never rejected. I am somebody." This clip makes we wish that all adults understood what you knew about childhood and identity. Rest in peace and in power.
Thank you, Reverend Jesse Jackson for your heart, your wisdom, and your leadership. "Respected, protected, and never rejected. I am somebody." This clip makes we wish that all adults understood what you knew about childhood and identity. Rest in peace and in power.
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Thank you, Reverend Jesse Jackson for your heart, your wisdom, and your leadership. "Respected, protected, and never rejected. I am somebody." This clip makes we wish that all adults understood what you knew about childhood and identity. Rest in peace and in power.
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“What’s really been stolen from me is who I am. People ask me why do you write? I tell them I write because I can’t not write. It’s what I identify as…it’s really why I wake up every day. So what they've stolen from me is the whole purpose of my life as a creative person."
@davidbaldacci.bsky.social
@davidbaldacci.bsky.social
David Baldacci says AI training felt like someone stealing his life’s work — 'this is the hill I’m going to die on'
The bestselling author runs a deeply personal and legal battle over copyright in the age of AI
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February 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM
“What’s really been stolen from me is who I am. People ask me why do you write? I tell them I write because I can’t not write. It’s what I identify as…it’s really why I wake up every day. So what they've stolen from me is the whole purpose of my life as a creative person."
@davidbaldacci.bsky.social
@davidbaldacci.bsky.social
In this week's @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News. #TLSky #EduSky New Jersey students are speaking up for a beloved ELA book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Students noted in 2023 the Board of Ed passed a “Right to Read” resolution! Stop #censorship! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
Intellectual Freedom News 2/13/2026
ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:33 AM
In this week's @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News. #TLSky #EduSky New Jersey students are speaking up for a beloved ELA book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Students noted in 2023 the Board of Ed passed a “Right to Read” resolution! Stop #censorship! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats's event, “LD17 Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting” - #Tucson sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...
LD17 Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting · Arizona LD17 Democrats
General monthly meeting
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February 16, 2026 at 5:23 AM
I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats's event, “LD17 Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting” - #Tucson sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...
Free webinar #TLSky #EduSky Award-winning Author and Librarian Jarrett Dapier whose upcoming graphic novel "Wake Now in the Fire" is inspired by real-life student activism against #censorship and for #FirstAmendment. Sponsored by @ftrf.bsky.social Feb. 18, 2026. Sign up: www.ftrf.org/news/719720/...
Defending the Freedom to Read: A Virtual Event with Author Jarrett Dapier - Freedom to Read Foundation
The Freedom to Read Foundation was established in 1969 as a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association.
www.ftrf.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Free webinar #TLSky #EduSky Award-winning Author and Librarian Jarrett Dapier whose upcoming graphic novel "Wake Now in the Fire" is inspired by real-life student activism against #censorship and for #FirstAmendment. Sponsored by @ftrf.bsky.social Feb. 18, 2026. Sign up: www.ftrf.org/news/719720/...
First on @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News: Read about the 9th Circuit revisiting an Idaho #library #censorship law bc "the court found the law likely violates the #FirstAmendment by allowing subjective, age-based censorship." #TLSky #EduSky stay up-to-date! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
Intellectual Freedom News 2/6/2026
ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...
www.oif.ala.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
First on @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News: Read about the 9th Circuit revisiting an Idaho #library #censorship law bc "the court found the law likely violates the #FirstAmendment by allowing subjective, age-based censorship." #TLSky #EduSky stay up-to-date! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
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Volunteer for Voucher Reform Now! · Protect Education, Accountability Now!
# **Pledge your support for reforming ESA vouchers in Arizona if this effort moves forward – check all that apply!**
On Feb. 6, 2026, a coalition of Arizona families and educators represented by the ...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I took action with Protect Education, Accountability Now! Will you join me? #Arizona K-12 school voucher oversight is essential to ensuring that taxpayer funds are used for the benefit of students and that public school funds are appropriately distributed. Sign up: www.mobilize.us/protecteduca...
Important reading 4 #TLSky re: #FirstAmendment Removing books from library shelves violates readers' rights & #libraries do not discriminate based on viewpoint. Read @oif.bsky.social summary of Little v Llano County (TX) case that the Supreme Court passed on for 2026. www.oif.ala.org/what-now-lib...
What now? Libraries after LITTLE V. LLANO COUNTY
In December 2025, the Supreme Court declined to review a Fifth Circuit Court case about whether the government can remove books from a public library’s shelves. This guide provides an overview of the ...
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February 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Important reading 4 #TLSky re: #FirstAmendment Removing books from library shelves violates readers' rights & #libraries do not discriminate based on viewpoint. Read @oif.bsky.social summary of Little v Llano County (TX) case that the Supreme Court passed on for 2026. www.oif.ala.org/what-now-lib...
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
For #BlackHistoryMonth, PEN America has curated a reading list of books that have been banned in public schools across the country. Titles range from classics like Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to picture books about self-love and the history of rap. bookshop.org/lists/black-...
Black History Month: A Banned Books Reading List
For Black History Month, PEN America has curated a reading list of books that have been banned in public schools across the country.
bookshop.org
February 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth, PEN America has curated a reading list of books that have been banned in public schools across the country. Titles range from classics like Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to picture books about self-love and the history of rap. bookshop.org/lists/black-...
Local opinion: "Librarians are undaunted warriors for the freedom to read" @tucson.com #TLSky #EduSky Go see "The Librarians" film and speak up for #IntellectualFreedom #UniteAgainstBookBans #RadicalSchoolLibrarianship: tucson.com/opinion/colu...
Local opinion: Librarians are undaunted warriors for the freedom to read
School librarians who uphold everyone’s right to read bear the brunt of book challenges.
tucson.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Local opinion: "Librarians are undaunted warriors for the freedom to read" @tucson.com #TLSky #EduSky Go see "The Librarians" film and speak up for #IntellectualFreedom #UniteAgainstBookBans #RadicalSchoolLibrarianship: tucson.com/opinion/colu...
Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social & @gallego.senate.gov for funding our nation's libraries! $212.5M 4 the Library Services & Technology Act and $30M 4 the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program will help #librarians serve their communities. #ForOurLibraries #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social & @gallego.senate.gov for funding our nation's libraries! $212.5M 4 the Library Services & Technology Act and $30M 4 the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program will help #librarians serve their communities. #ForOurLibraries #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
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.
bookriot.com/texas-esc-1-...
Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.
This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.
bookriot.com/texas-esc-1-...
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.
bookriot.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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.
bookriot.com/texas-esc-1-...
Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.
This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.
bookriot.com/texas-esc-1-...
Stay up-to-date with the latest #censorship news on the @oif.bsky.social Office of #IntellectualFreedom News page. This issue includes lots of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news as well. #TLSky #EduSky Check it out at: www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
Intellectual Freedom News 1/30/2026
ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...
www.oif.ala.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Stay up-to-date with the latest #censorship news on the @oif.bsky.social Office of #IntellectualFreedom News page. This issue includes lots of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news as well. #TLSky #EduSky Check it out at: www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats' event, “Campaign Launch for Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...
Campaign Launch for Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto · Arizona LD17 Democrats
Be part of the momentum.
Join AZ State Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon House candidate and Senate candidate Edgar Soto as they officially launch their campaigns—with special guest AZ Secretary of State A...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats' event, “Campaign Launch for Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...
Hey #TLSky and #EduSky Here are some #kidlit #mglit #yalit Youth Media Award winners! Make sure you have, promote, and use them your #libraries and classrooms!
Here are all of this year's Youth Media Award winners and honorees. What a great day to celebrate something, and how nice that it is youth literature.
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The ALA Youth Media Awards Are Here: Meet the Latest Award-Winning Books for Young Readers
Here are the 2026 Youth Media Award winners and honorees, highlighting the best of the best in youth literature.
bookriot.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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PCDP County Committee Meeting · Pima County Democratic Party
Join PCDP virtually for our annual County Committee Meeting.
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RSVP required to attend. Only Precinct Committeemembers will be recognized during meeting. Zoom link sent...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I'm attending Pima County Democratic Party's event, “PCDP County Committee Meeting” - #Tucson sign up now to join me! #AZBlueIn23 www.mobilize.us/pimadems/eve...
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Eyes on ICE: Document and Record” - sign up now to join me! #Tucson it's important! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Join me at TUCSON, AZ - Free America Rally + Cacerolazo at Tucson Federal Building Tuesday, January 20. Let your voice be heard. #Tucson action.womensmarch.com/events/tucso...
TUCSON, AZ - Free America Rally + Cacerolazo at Tucson Federal Building
Ditch work, school & shopping at 2PM on January 20 and rally with hundreds of your fellow Tucsonans at the Tucson Federal Building! The rally will run until 7PM to accommodate those unable to walk...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Join me at TUCSON, AZ - Free America Rally + Cacerolazo at Tucson Federal Building Tuesday, January 20. Let your voice be heard. #Tucson action.womensmarch.com/events/tucso...
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) 2026 is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
It remains an official federal holiday, marking the 40th anniversary of its first observance in 1986.
National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.
It remains an official federal holiday, marking the 40th anniversary of its first observance in 1986.
National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) 2026 is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
It remains an official federal holiday, marking the 40th anniversary of its first observance in 1986.
National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.
It remains an official federal holiday, marking the 40th anniversary of its first observance in 1986.
National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
On this #MLKDay2026 people across this country are waking up to Dr. King's wisdom. Our commitment to our republic and integrity toward our values are being tested in this time of challenge and controversy. Now is the time to standup and be counted for #democracy and for #justice!
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
On this #MLKDay2026 people across this country are waking up to Dr. King's wisdom. Our commitment to our republic and integrity toward our values are being tested in this time of challenge and controversy. Now is the time to standup and be counted for #democracy and for #justice!
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
At the heart of this moment is our shared humanity. Arndrea King and I discussed this on PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton and why we must engage more people to resist in a nonviolent way. As my father taught us, darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. #MLKDay2026
January 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
At the heart of this moment is our shared humanity. Arndrea King and I discussed this on PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton and why we must engage more people to resist in a nonviolent way. As my father taught us, darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. #MLKDay2026
ICE is not making communities safer. Instead it is ripping them apart. Please read and sign this petition. This cause is close to my heart. My friends in MN have asked for your help: sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
Unite against Trump’s militarized occupation in Minnesota!
Trump’s violent occupation in the Twin Cities is an escalation of what Trump has been executing in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Portland. And it’s only getting worse.
Trump has been threateni...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
ICE is not making communities safer. Instead it is ripping them apart. Please read and sign this petition. This cause is close to my heart. My friends in MN have asked for your help: sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
Katherine Applegate’s book has a controversial protagonist: a tree named Red. Red is both male and female, which trees often are — but the detail has still led to the cancellation of two community-wide readings of the book. Read our interview with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at: pen.org/katherine-ap...
Katherine Applegate’s Book Was Labeled ‘Deliberate Indoctrination.’ It’s About the Power of Kindness.
Author Katherine Applegate tells PEN America what children miss out on when adults refuse to let them read her books.
pen.org
January 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Katherine Applegate’s book has a controversial protagonist: a tree named Red. Red is both male and female, which trees often are — but the detail has still led to the cancellation of two community-wide readings of the book. Read our interview with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at: pen.org/katherine-ap...
Reposted by Judi Moreillon, PhD
Build on the takeaways from the Preserving Intellectual Freedom sessions in these facilitator-led conversations. Join your community to explore solutions and take home actionable tools and approaches. #ALAVirtual26
Secure your spot today. www.ala.org/virtual-event
Secure your spot today. www.ala.org/virtual-event
January 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Build on the takeaways from the Preserving Intellectual Freedom sessions in these facilitator-led conversations. Join your community to explore solutions and take home actionable tools and approaches. #ALAVirtual26
Secure your spot today. www.ala.org/virtual-event
Secure your spot today. www.ala.org/virtual-event