Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island
@aabbri.bsky.social
The Bluesky home of Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island , a coalition of book creators united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. Learn more and join at https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/
Spotted FRY BREAD in the Providence Lush Cosmetics with a #FreedomToRead sign #shelfie #corporateactivism
August 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Spotted FRY BREAD in the Providence Lush Cosmetics with a #FreedomToRead sign #shelfie #corporateactivism
We are at North Kingstown Public Library for Books and Belonging - our inclusive storytime with community readers. Here Samantha Bernard, a striking Bulter healthcare worker reads YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani LaRocca. Come
Join us until 12:30!
Join us until 12:30!
August 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We are at North Kingstown Public Library for Books and Belonging - our inclusive storytime with community readers. Here Samantha Bernard, a striking Bulter healthcare worker reads YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani LaRocca. Come
Join us until 12:30!
Join us until 12:30!
Rhode Island friends! Please come to Books and Belonging - two locations this Saturday, Aug 16 - North Kingstown 10-12:30 (10-10:45 hate speech workshop, 11-12:30 inclusive storytime) East Providence 1-2:30. BOOK GIVEAWAYS and kid activities and great books!
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rhode Island friends! Please come to Books and Belonging - two locations this Saturday, Aug 16 - North Kingstown 10-12:30 (10-10:45 hate speech workshop, 11-12:30 inclusive storytime) East Providence 1-2:30. BOOK GIVEAWAYS and kid activities and great books!
Thank you RI House of Represenatitives for this wonderful photo of bill sponsors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social, Sen Mark McKenney (holding the official signed bills) and Rep Jennifer Stewart, who worked so hard on this bill with the members of RI @authorsabb.bsky.social!
August 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thank you RI House of Represenatitives for this wonderful photo of bill sponsors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social, Sen Mark McKenney (holding the official signed bills) and Rep Jennifer Stewart, who worked so hard on this bill with the members of RI @authorsabb.bsky.social!
RWU law professor and coalition leader Nicole Dyszlewski said “The passage of this bill says that all stories have value…. You don’t have to agree with someone to recognize that there is value in their voice, their story, or their existence as a human”
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
RWU law professor and coalition leader Nicole Dyszlewski said “The passage of this bill says that all stories have value…. You don’t have to agree with someone to recognize that there is value in their voice, their story, or their existence as a human”
Bill sponsor Sen Mark McKenney spoke about the need to protect our public institutions, and also shared advice for advocates: “Remember every legislator has a library in their district”
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Bill sponsor Sen Mark McKenney spoke about the need to protect our public institutions, and also shared advice for advocates: “Remember every legislator has a library in their district”
Rep David Morales highlighted the broad coalition of engaged citizens and grassroots coalition building that led RI to pass a bill that will be a model for other states. He also spoke about the importance of libraries as public places that are open to all - without charge
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Rep David Morales highlighted the broad coalition of engaged citizens and grassroots coalition building that led RI to pass a bill that will be a model for other states. He also spoke about the importance of libraries as public places that are open to all - without charge
Governor Dan McKee spoke about his lifelong love for libraries, and their importance of libraries for the towns and neighborhoods
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Governor Dan McKee spoke about his lifelong love for libraries, and their importance of libraries for the towns and neighborhoods
Senate President Valerie Lawson, a former history teacher, said “This bill is about protecting intellectual freedom”
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Senate President Valerie Lawson, a former history teacher, said “This bill is about protecting intellectual freedom”
Speaker Joe Shekarchi said “The Freedom to Read is the freedom to think… which is a cornerstone of our democracy”
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Speaker Joe Shekarchi said “The Freedom to Read is the freedom to think… which is a cornerstone of our democracy”
Cheryl Space welcomed everyone to the Rochambeau Library and reminded us of just how many people worked for the passage of #FreedomToRead - as citizens and as elected officials
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cheryl Space welcomed everyone to the Rochambeau Library and reminded us of just how many people worked for the passage of #FreedomToRead - as citizens and as elected officials
Join us in North Kingstown on Aug 16
August 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Join us in North Kingstown on Aug 16
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Join EPIC on Aug 16 for a special community storytime at the Weaver Library!
Join EPIC on Aug 16 for a special community storytime at the Weaver Library!
August 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Join EPIC on Aug 16 for a special community storytime at the Weaver Library!
Join EPIC on Aug 16 for a special community storytime at the Weaver Library!
We are collaborating with other #FreedomToRead coalition members on this event - save the date! Saturday, Aug 16 - 10 AM Stop the hate workshop for adults, 11-12:30 storytime and activities for kids & families
July 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We are collaborating with other #FreedomToRead coalition members on this event - save the date! Saturday, Aug 16 - 10 AM Stop the hate workshop for adults, 11-12:30 storytime and activities for kids & families
Celebrating the good! Freedom to Read Coalition members and bill sponsors Sen Mark McKenney & Rep Jennifer Stewart gathered tonight to take a moment to celebrate the bill becoming law. Rhode Island is now a Freedom to Read state!
July 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Celebrating the good! Freedom to Read Coalition members and bill sponsors Sen Mark McKenney & Rep Jennifer Stewart gathered tonight to take a moment to celebrate the bill becoming law. Rhode Island is now a Freedom to Read state!
Today the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act becomes law. We are so proud of the safe harbor we have created in the Ocean State for librarians, creators, students, and readers. Our Act is the first in the U.S. to encode standing for authors as parties harmed by censorship. THANK YOU ALL! ⚓️❤️📚
July 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act becomes law. We are so proud of the safe harbor we have created in the Ocean State for librarians, creators, students, and readers. Our Act is the first in the U.S. to encode standing for authors as parties harmed by censorship. THANK YOU ALL! ⚓️❤️📚
What Margaret Mead failed to note: (1) change making is hard work, (2) no one person (or small group) can do this work alone very long, & (3) the effectiveness of your small group lies in connecting with a larger coalition of people who have done this work before and know what they are doing ⚓️🩷📚
June 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What Margaret Mead failed to note: (1) change making is hard work, (2) no one person (or small group) can do this work alone very long, & (3) the effectiveness of your small group lies in connecting with a larger coalition of people who have done this work before and know what they are doing ⚓️🩷📚
Rhode Island #FreedomToRead has been passed by both chambers of the General Assembly and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for signing! Just in case you aren’t spending your Friday night glued to Capitol TV, here’s the moment:
June 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Rhode Island #FreedomToRead has been passed by both chambers of the General Assembly and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for signing! Just in case you aren’t spending your Friday night glued to Capitol TV, here’s the moment:
Rhode Island is poised to become a #FreedomToRead state! Our bill is headed to Governor McKee’s desk to be signed into law! Thank you yo our many FTR coalition volunteers and to the RI General Assembly & bill sponsors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social & Sen Mark McKenney!!
June 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Rhode Island is poised to become a #FreedomToRead state! Our bill is headed to Governor McKee’s desk to be signed into law! Thank you yo our many FTR coalition volunteers and to the RI General Assembly & bill sponsors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social & Sen Mark McKenney!!
The @risenate.bsky.social is now voting 6/20/25 (Friday) on the House revision of the Freedom to Read Act #FreedomToRead
June 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The @risenate.bsky.social is now voting 6/20/25 (Friday) on the House revision of the Freedom to Read Act #FreedomToRead
The RI House Freedom to Read Bill is scheduled for a Senate vote Thursday #FreedomtoRead
June 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The RI House Freedom to Read Bill is scheduled for a Senate vote Thursday #FreedomtoRead
Thank you everyone! Bill sposors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social & Sen Mark McKenney, the many, many volunteers who gave time to the RI #FreedomToRead Coalition, and all of the voters and young people who wrote postcards, emailed, and called their reps! Your voices matter, and they were heard!
June 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Thank you everyone! Bill sposors @davidmoralesri.bsky.social & Sen Mark McKenney, the many, many volunteers who gave time to the RI #FreedomToRead Coalition, and all of the voters and young people who wrote postcards, emailed, and called their reps! Your voices matter, and they were heard!
The Freedom to Read bill has passed out of committee & is on its way to a House floor vote!
June 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Freedom to Read bill has passed out of committee & is on its way to a House floor vote!
We will be at the Teach Truth Day of Action this Saturday, June 7, 2-4 PM at Knight Memorial Library in Providence. See you there! #FreedomToRead
June 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We will be at the Teach Truth Day of Action this Saturday, June 7, 2-4 PM at Knight Memorial Library in Providence. See you there! #FreedomToRead