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Open Books
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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
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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
Two stacks of copies of Generation Queer by Kimm Topping Multiple stacks of Don't Want to be Your Monster by Deke Moulton A copy of The Girl from the Sea, by Molly Knox Ostertag
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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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 2025, Northranger, by Rey Terciero Join in on the conversation on the LOVELOUD discord channel. Giveaway entry rules: 1) Follow @loveloudfest & @openbooks501c3 on Instagram; 2) Tag two friends in the comments on Instagram, 3) Join the LOVELOUD Discord server, 4) Share this post on your Instagram story for an additional entry. *Must be 18 years or older to enter.
July 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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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
A graphic showing that Open Books has reached 1,529 schools and 1,038,362 students, with 22,623 books.
June 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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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 Book Club Pick: cover of It's All or Nothing, Vale A poignant novel in verse in which, after a life-changing accident, one girl finds her way back to her life's passion. "All these months of staring at the wall? All these months of feeling weak? It's ending-- I'm going back to fencing. And then it'll be like nothing ever happened." Join the book club on Discord. Link in bio: https://discord.com/channels/@loveloudfoundation
June 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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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
The cover of The Magic Fish, by Trung Le Nguyen A page of artwork, from The Magic Fish A page of artwork from The Magic Fish
June 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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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
cover of Athlete is Agender Graphic of Carl Nasib, Football Player, he/him, the first out active player in the NFL Graphic of Ellia Green, Rugby Player, he/him, they/them, first Olympian to come out as a transgender man.
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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
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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
Foreword Reviews: "An inspiring intersectional portrait of powerful young people enacting social change." A love letter to the many generations of queer and trans youth who have committed their time and energy to demanding a better future for themselves and for humanity.
June 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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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
A Pride Month graphic stating: "Remembering the Stonewall Riots and advocating for equality and justice for all people." We are so thankful to our supporters who made it possible for us to donate 228 LGBTQ+ affirming books to 19 elementary schools, reaching 8,711 students.
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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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
Harvey Milk: "I ask for the movement to continue, for the movement to grow." Cover of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders
May 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Introducing our donation set of 13 LGBTQ+ middle school books! #EDUsky ⚖️ 🐈 💙📚#SchoolLibrarians @breindigo.bsky.social
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May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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“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
A graphic with three pictures and the following information: 10 schools; 4,200 students reached; 120 books donated.
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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We now have a merch store! Get your apparel and gifts in time for Pride Month! Link in bio to shop at Bonfire.
We now have a merchandise store! 2 t-shirt designs a long-sleeve design a onesie, tank, and tote design
April 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Open Books celebrates diverse stories and the bookstores that carry them. #AGiftofBelonging @charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social
A picture of Charlie's Queer Books in Seattle, WA A picture of Brilliant Books, in Traverse City, MI A picture of East End Books in Provincetown, MA
April 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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
Wheel of Fortune board displays "Matt Walsh" Picture of actor and writer Matt Walsh
April 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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
A graphic with three pictures and the following information: 1,495 schools; 1,023,670 students reached; 22,215 books.
April 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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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
Inside a school library, there is a large green sign announcing it's National Library Week. The book display includes Melissa by Alex Gino and The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali.
April 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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
A graphic with three pictures and the following information: 9 elementary school libraries in WI; 3,250 students; 108 LGBTQ+ affirming books.
April 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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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
Quote from a librarian: “Every aspect of our experience with Open Books has been positive, from the generosity of the offer, to the prompt delivery of the books, to their reception by our students. With school budgets falling short and student diversity increasing…thank you for stepping up to meet this need.”
April 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Books = Beautiful School Libraries! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians #MomSky
A picture of a school library, with books recently donated by Open Books on display on top of a book shelf.
April 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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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
A graphic with three pictures and the following information: 19 schools; 6,970 students; 114 LGBTQ+ affirming books
April 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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
It's Transgender Day of Visibility. To our Trans family and friends, we celebrate YOU and your stories.
March 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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
A district warehouse with shelves of library books! The inside of a beautiful school library with Pride by Rob Sanders on display.
March 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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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
A graphic with three pictures and the following information: 55 schools; 21,226 students; 660 LGBTQ+ affirming books
March 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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
A picture of a shelf from a library, displaying When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff Quote from school principal: "Our library is a safe space to change the world for the better. We want every student to feel safe, honored, appreciated, and seen."
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM