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Open Books is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ+ affirming stories to school libraries, so every child can feel like they belong. www.openbooks.org https://linktr.ee/openbooks501c3
It's back to school! We just shipped elementary sets to school libraries in OH & AL. And we can’t wait to start sending our sets to middle schools later this month. It’s prep time! @dekemoulton.bsky.social @kimmtopping.bsky.social @mollyostertag.bsky.social #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚 #SchoolLibrarians
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join LOVELOUD's book club, with picks presented by Open Books. Each month, there'll be a giveaway! Here's one meaningful way to support LGBTQ+ authors and literature. This month's picture is Rey Terciero's Northranger, illustrated by @breindigo.bsky.social #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#SchoolLibrarians
July 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
School is out for the year, but we're so thankful for the support that enabled us to reach 1,529 schools so far, with 22,623 LGBTQ+ affirming books! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Introducing the LOVELOUD Book Club @loveloudfoundation.bsky.social presented by @openbooks501c3.bsky.social pick for this month: “It’s All or Nothing, Vale” by Andrea Beatriz Arango. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Thinking of the beautiful contributions of our refugee and immigrant communities today! We highlight The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com, one of our Next Chapter selections. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Athlete is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports, is the other non-fiction book in our Next Chapter donation set! Follow @katherinelocke.bsky.social & Nicole Melleby and support Open Books as we donate LGBTQ+ books to school libraries. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Support Open Books with your purchase! Link to store in bio. Each purchase helps us get LGBTQ+ affirming books into the hands of students. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Generation Queer is hot off the presses and is part of our middle school donation set! Follow author and advocate Kimm Topping @kimmtopping.bsky.social for events near you! @leeandlow.bsky.social #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We advocate for a day when schools are full of stories that communicate that the LGBTQ+ experience is real and all children are valued. This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, stay tuned as spotlight the authentic voices in our middle school donation set. Stay Tuned! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today, on Harvey Milk’s birthday, we recommit to creating a world where LGBTQ+ youth can reach their full potential. Open Books stands firm in its mission to bring an abundance of LGBTQ+ books to public school libraries, so all children can feel like they belong. ⚖️ 🐈 💙📚 #SchoolLibrarians
May 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Reading allows us to witness ourselves,” writes Glory Edim. Thank you to our latest school district partner for giving that opportunity to thousands of students! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We now have a merch store! Get your apparel and gifts in time for Pride Month! Link in bio to shop at Bonfire.
April 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Open Books celebrates diverse stories and the bookstores that carry them. #AGiftofBelonging @charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Clear your evenings for April 30 when actor and writer Matt Walsh, a Board member of Open Books, spins the wheel to raise money for Open Books on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Spread the word; let’s get more LGBTQ+ books into school libraries! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
April 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our joy is through the roof!

Our LGBTQ+ affirming books can now reach over one million students! Let’s keep the momentum going and make sure every student sees themselves in the stories they read in school. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
April 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We love to see our books a part of celebrations for National Library Week! Thank you to the authors and librarians for creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in school libraries. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚 #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
April 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We also had Wisconsin on our minds last week and were thrilled to send our book sets to 9 schools there! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
April 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Diverse books are mirrors and windows, and promote empathy and understanding in young hearts. Our focus is clear: it is essential to help place LGBTQ+ affirming books in public school libraries. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
April 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
LGBTQ+ Affirming Books = Beautiful School Libraries! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
April 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It’s School Library Month! We continue our work to build safe, inclusive school libraries! Sign up to donate $15/month and support one school with 12 LGBTQ+ affirming books (Link in Bio). #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
April 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today, and every day, we stand with our Trans family and friends! We celebrate you and your stories, now and always. We are committed to ensuring your stories are shared and celebrated in schools across the country! #TDOV #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
March 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Before and After! Librarians work hard to bring a wealth of stories and knowledge to our youth! Here’s a district warehouse of books being prepared for schools. A result: A beautiful elementary school library! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
March 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This week, we delivered our set of 12 LGBTQ+ affirming books to 55 elementary school libraries! Another 21,226 students will have access to LGBTQ+ stories. We remain committed to creating diverse and inclusive spaces for all students! #BookDispatch #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
March 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
No matter what, we keep working to help create inclusive libraries. Ensuring that all stories are represented is an act of love! Bring more LGBTQ+ affirming books to your school library. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM