Houston's Book Fairy Brigade is
desperately in need of Spanish books, as well as middle grade novels and board books.
Every free book put into the hands of a child is an act of resistance AND joy.
Books feed the soul, fuel dreams, and offer hope.
bit.ly/478Xy38
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
desperately in need of Spanish books, as well as middle grade novels and board books.
Every free book put into the hands of a child is an act of resistance AND joy.
Books feed the soul, fuel dreams, and offer hope.
bit.ly/478Xy38
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Houston's Book Fairy Brigade is
desperately in need of Spanish books, as well as middle grade novels and board books.
Every free book put into the hands of a child is an act of resistance AND joy.
Books feed the soul, fuel dreams, and offer hope.
bit.ly/478Xy38
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
desperately in need of Spanish books, as well as middle grade novels and board books.
Every free book put into the hands of a child is an act of resistance AND joy.
Books feed the soul, fuel dreams, and offer hope.
bit.ly/478Xy38
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
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This tragic but excellent article needs to be read by everyone throughout the country. The Republicans want to kill public ed. They are using state takeovers and charter school owning charlatans like Mike Miles (and his abusive NES) to do it. See at what they are stealing from our (soon your) kids!🧵
By @houstonchronicle.com columnist Lisa Falkenberg: "Books — actual books, with dust jackets, spines, whimsical illustrations, and characters and cliffhangers — are increasingly unwelcome in the land of worksheets and slide shows." www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Falkenberg: Mike Miles takes story books from HISD kindergarteners
First HISD took the libraries. Now teachers say the district’s curriculum leaves no room for storybooks and some are secretly reading to students anyway.
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This tragic but excellent article needs to be read by everyone throughout the country. The Republicans want to kill public ed. They are using state takeovers and charter school owning charlatans like Mike Miles (and his abusive NES) to do it. See at what they are stealing from our (soon your) kids!🧵
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Livingston Parish library director Michelle Parrish was fired w/out cause after years of harassment by anti-library bullies—enabled by weak leaders. This is an attack on our libraries + First Amendment. Help her fight back: gofund.me/590dbdca
Donate to Support Michelle Parrish: Defend Our Libraries, organized by Amanda Jones
On July 15, 2025, Michelle Parrish — a lifelong Livingston Parish resident… Amanda Jones needs your support for Support Michelle Parrish: Defend Our Libraries
gofund.me
August 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Livingston Parish library director Michelle Parrish was fired w/out cause after years of harassment by anti-library bullies—enabled by weak leaders. This is an attack on our libraries + First Amendment. Help her fight back: gofund.me/590dbdca
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When we started FFTRP during the 21/22 SY, we were hoping our research efforts would lead to a ruling (or law) that would affirm students’ First Amendment rights.
While we expect an appeal, the judge’s 50-page order offers freedom strong footing.
www.wuwf.org/florida-news...
While we expect an appeal, the judge’s 50-page order offers freedom strong footing.
www.wuwf.org/florida-news...
Part of Florida's school book law ruled unconstitutional
Siding with publishers and authors, a federal judge Wednesday ruled that a key part of a 2023 Florida law that has led to books being removed from school library shelves is “overbroad and unconstituti...
www.wuwf.org
August 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
When we started FFTRP during the 21/22 SY, we were hoping our research efforts would lead to a ruling (or law) that would affirm students’ First Amendment rights.
While we expect an appeal, the judge’s 50-page order offers freedom strong footing.
www.wuwf.org/florida-news...
While we expect an appeal, the judge’s 50-page order offers freedom strong footing.
www.wuwf.org/florida-news...
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Texas dems flee to Illinois to block gerrymandering vote: www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Texas Democrats head to Illinois to deny Republicans a quorum on redistricting
In an extraordinary move brokered with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, dozens of Texas House Democrats aim to deny a quorum as the GOP is set to draw new maps.
www.nbcnews.com
August 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Texas dems flee to Illinois to block gerrymandering vote: www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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“[Y]our voice matters, even when the outcome doesn’t change immediately. In fact, sometimes the most important impact of your testimony isn’t on the vote, it’s on who hears you.”
Follow @freedomreadproject.bsky.social and sign up for the newsletter.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/why_speaking...
Follow @freedomreadproject.bsky.social and sign up for the newsletter.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/why_speaking...
Why Speaking at Public Meetings Still Matters… Even If It Doesn’t Change the Vote
Speaking at public meetings may not change the vote, but it builds public pressure, attracts media attention, and helps shape the narrative for long-term change.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“[Y]our voice matters, even when the outcome doesn’t change immediately. In fact, sometimes the most important impact of your testimony isn’t on the vote, it’s on who hears you.”
Follow @freedomreadproject.bsky.social and sign up for the newsletter.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/why_speaking...
Follow @freedomreadproject.bsky.social and sign up for the newsletter.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/why_speaking...
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Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
Take action to support libraries at action.everylibrary.org
Take action to support libraries at action.everylibrary.org
July 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
Take action to support libraries at action.everylibrary.org
Take action to support libraries at action.everylibrary.org
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**Libraries & Mental Health Survey**
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
**Libraries & Mental Health Survey**
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Several people have asked what we are doing in Kenya. @slj.com posted an article where we explain what we will be doing if you’re interested!
www.slj.com/story/Librar...
www.slj.com/story/Librar...
Librarians Launch Nonprofit to Support and Build School Libraries Abroad
School librarians Andrea Trudeau, Tom Bober, and Amanda Jones created Librarians Building Libraries, a nonprofit with a mission to “collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources,...
www.slj.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Several people have asked what we are doing in Kenya. @slj.com posted an article where we explain what we will be doing if you’re interested!
www.slj.com/story/Librar...
www.slj.com/story/Librar...
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magazine.1000libraries.com/this-louisia...
Inspiring librarian Amanda Jones turned adversity into advocacy. Read how her stand against book bans sparked nationwide support for the right to read.
Protecting the Rights of All Children, Everywhere
Inspiring librarian Amanda Jones turned adversity into advocacy. Read how her stand against book bans sparked nationwide support for the right to read.
Protecting the Rights of All Children, Everywhere
This Louisiana Librarian Stood Up Against Book Censorship - Magazine
Inspiring librarian Amanda Jones turned adversity into advocacy. Read how her stand against book bans sparked nationwide support for the right to read.
magazine.1000libraries.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
magazine.1000libraries.com/this-louisia...
Inspiring librarian Amanda Jones turned adversity into advocacy. Read how her stand against book bans sparked nationwide support for the right to read.
Protecting the Rights of All Children, Everywhere
Inspiring librarian Amanda Jones turned adversity into advocacy. Read how her stand against book bans sparked nationwide support for the right to read.
Protecting the Rights of All Children, Everywhere
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Why I’m Not Celebrating the 4th This Year
The disappointment I feel toward friends and family who continue to vote for, and cheer on, those destroying my profession—public education and libraries—is overwhelming. These aren’t just “political differences.” (1/7)
The disappointment I feel toward friends and family who continue to vote for, and cheer on, those destroying my profession—public education and libraries—is overwhelming. These aren’t just “political differences.” (1/7)
July 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Why I’m Not Celebrating the 4th This Year
The disappointment I feel toward friends and family who continue to vote for, and cheer on, those destroying my profession—public education and libraries—is overwhelming. These aren’t just “political differences.” (1/7)
The disappointment I feel toward friends and family who continue to vote for, and cheer on, those destroying my profession—public education and libraries—is overwhelming. These aren’t just “political differences.” (1/7)
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Oh, my! George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere. My review: #Bookthreads #Bookstagram #BookBlogger #Booksky #ItRhymesWithTakei #GeorgeTakei #TopShelfProductions #ARCReview #GraqphicMemoir #OhMy
📚🏳️🌈 It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei #BookReview #TopShelfPublishing #ARCReview #GraphicMemoir #Memoir #LGBTQIAP
Following the award-winning bestseller, They Called Us Enemy, George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere! Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US) (Better World Books-UK) (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (Amazon CA) (Amazon UK) (AbeBooks) (Booksamillion) (Audible.com) (Audiobooks.com) Want to help some of my local indie bookstores?
bargain-sleuth.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Oh, my! George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere. My review: #Bookthreads #Bookstagram #BookBlogger #Booksky #ItRhymesWithTakei #GeorgeTakei #TopShelfProductions #ARCReview #GraqphicMemoir #OhMy
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Rest assured that here in Illinois, our LGBTQ+ community can be who they want to be.
They are safe here.
They are celebrated here.
They are welcome here.
And they are free to love who they love here.
No matter the month, I'll always be an ally in the fight for equality for all.
They are safe here.
They are celebrated here.
They are welcome here.
And they are free to love who they love here.
No matter the month, I'll always be an ally in the fight for equality for all.
June 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rest assured that here in Illinois, our LGBTQ+ community can be who they want to be.
They are safe here.
They are celebrated here.
They are welcome here.
And they are free to love who they love here.
No matter the month, I'll always be an ally in the fight for equality for all.
They are safe here.
They are celebrated here.
They are welcome here.
And they are free to love who they love here.
No matter the month, I'll always be an ally in the fight for equality for all.
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Here is the OG Pride Puppy (plus some alphabet book his person wrote). SCOTUS decision likely coming tomorrow morning 😬... so pleeeeease share all your favorite pride puppy photos with me tonight!
June 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Here is the OG Pride Puppy (plus some alphabet book his person wrote). SCOTUS decision likely coming tomorrow morning 😬... so pleeeeease share all your favorite pride puppy photos with me tonight!
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This needs to be better known. People are getting fired over picture book displays.
June 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This needs to be better known. People are getting fired over picture book displays.
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Short reads? For summer? Groundbreaking. I love sitting poolside with a novella in the dog days of summer, so I decided to pull together some faves for any sort of mood. Dark and subtle, bright and bubbly, gentle and kind. Happy reading!
![[image desc: between an octopus and an owl: THE LAST DRAGONERS OF BOWBAZAR by Indra Das, LURE by Tim McGregor, THE KEEPER’S SIX by Kate Elliott, A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT by Becky Chambers, THE WOODS ALL BLACK by Lee Mandelo, A NECESSARY CHAOS by Brent C. Lambert, LOVELY CREATURES by KT Bryski, MAI TAIS FOR THE LOST by Mia V. Moss, and IF FOUND, RETURN TO HELL by Em X. Liu.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ry77yg67bhrjsh4h5ptccng6/bafkreibwx7jzlpjkwrzrxhejhs2ix7xzmmfcahaixbt3mwdohh3ysauzyy@jpeg)
August 8, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Short reads? For summer? Groundbreaking. I love sitting poolside with a novella in the dog days of summer, so I decided to pull together some faves for any sort of mood. Dark and subtle, bright and bubbly, gentle and kind. Happy reading!
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This speech is what the fuck I'm talking about. Read it to feel like you could run through a motherfucking wall.
Last night, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote speech at the Locus awards. You can view the speech and read the full text here.
stone-soup.ghost.io/hammer-speech/
stone-soup.ghost.io/hammer-speech/
Hammer Speech
Last night, I got to stand up in front of the audience at the Locus Awards ceremony. I wound up presenting the Locus Award for Best Short Story (congratulations, Isabel J. Kim!) – but first, I deliver...
stone-soup.ghost.io
June 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This speech is what the fuck I'm talking about. Read it to feel like you could run through a motherfucking wall.
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Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
June 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop Attacks on Pride, LGBTQ+ People, and Drag: Protect Free Expression Nationwide!
Pride and drag are protected speech. For many communities, Pride is the only time LGBTQ+ people can gather openly. These attacks aim to erase us entirely. Yet politicians keep pushing these discrimina...
sign.moveon.org
June 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
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Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
June 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Like, follow, and share if you love libraries!
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Hope scrolling>doomscrolling 🥰
June 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hope scrolling>doomscrolling 🥰
Since the state's takeover of Houston ISD, hundreds of school libraries have been turned into joyless, glorified study halls called "Team Centers," where students go to complete more AI-generated worksheets.
There are no librarians, no checking out books, no library joy.
There are no librarians, no checking out books, no library joy.
June 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Since the state's takeover of Houston ISD, hundreds of school libraries have been turned into joyless, glorified study halls called "Team Centers," where students go to complete more AI-generated worksheets.
There are no librarians, no checking out books, no library joy.
There are no librarians, no checking out books, no library joy.
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👏 A win in Connecticut this week!
"This bill gives us what every community deserves: clarity, fairness, and trust... It’s not about who’s right, but the right to be heard, the right to think, and the right to choose in the safety of our libraries." — Ellen Paul #UniteAgainstBookBans
"This bill gives us what every community deserves: clarity, fairness, and trust... It’s not about who’s right, but the right to be heard, the right to think, and the right to choose in the safety of our libraries." — Ellen Paul #UniteAgainstBookBans
CT Library Leaders Applaud Passage of Freedom to Read, S.B. 1271 - Connecticut Library Consortium
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – June 4, 2025 – Connecticut’s leading library organizations applaud today the General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 1271, calling it a critical step toward preserving free expression, protecting local decision-making, and ensuring that library shelves remain open to everyone. The legislation was included in Connecticut’s fiscal year budget bill, which passed both the State House and Senate.
www.ctlibrarians.org
June 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
👏 A win in Connecticut this week!
"This bill gives us what every community deserves: clarity, fairness, and trust... It’s not about who’s right, but the right to be heard, the right to think, and the right to choose in the safety of our libraries." — Ellen Paul #UniteAgainstBookBans
"This bill gives us what every community deserves: clarity, fairness, and trust... It’s not about who’s right, but the right to be heard, the right to think, and the right to choose in the safety of our libraries." — Ellen Paul #UniteAgainstBookBans
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CT is a small state, but a win is a win! We now urge Gov. Lamont to sign SB1271 into law—
@ctcasl.bsky.social @agwilliamtong.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social
@ctcasl.bsky.social @agwilliamtong.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social
Hello, @authorsabb.bsky.social friends—
Yesterday we asked our CT reps to support the Library Freedom to Read Act (SB 1271) and to urge leadership to call it to the floor.
Today it's there.
Please send good vibes our way!
Yesterday we asked our CT reps to support the Library Freedom to Read Act (SB 1271) and to urge leadership to call it to the floor.
Today it's there.
Please send good vibes our way!
June 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
CT is a small state, but a win is a win! We now urge Gov. Lamont to sign SB1271 into law—
@ctcasl.bsky.social @agwilliamtong.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social
@ctcasl.bsky.social @agwilliamtong.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social