Village Books
@villagebookstw.bsky.social
Indie bookshop in The Woodlands, Texas, fighting book bans and spreading literary joy.
Books 📚 , horses 🐴 & young readers! That’s a great evening! Our Packhorse Library Powered by The Bryi’s Pet Sitting Service was so much fun tonight with Splendora ISD! We are almost cleared out of picture books!
Put a book in the hands of a young reader w a $10 donation! readingisrevolutionary.org
Put a book in the hands of a young reader w a $10 donation! readingisrevolutionary.org
July 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Books 📚 , horses 🐴 & young readers! That’s a great evening! Our Packhorse Library Powered by The Bryi’s Pet Sitting Service was so much fun tonight with Splendora ISD! We are almost cleared out of picture books!
Put a book in the hands of a young reader w a $10 donation! readingisrevolutionary.org
Put a book in the hands of a young reader w a $10 donation! readingisrevolutionary.org
Looking for the perfect Independence Day attire? Pick up one of our “Keep Your Bans Off Our Books” t-shirts! Only $23 and proceeds go to support fighting book censorship and elevating diverse voices! Readingisrevolutionary.org
July 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Looking for the perfect Independence Day attire? Pick up one of our “Keep Your Bans Off Our Books” t-shirts! Only $23 and proceeds go to support fighting book censorship and elevating diverse voices! Readingisrevolutionary.org
Reading Is Revolutionary is turning 1!
Help us elevate diverse voices, fight censorship and engage the community in literature! Our Gofund Me is so close to our goal—can you help us get across the finish line?
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Help us elevate diverse voices, fight censorship and engage the community in literature! Our Gofund Me is so close to our goal—can you help us get across the finish line?
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
June 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Reading Is Revolutionary is turning 1!
Help us elevate diverse voices, fight censorship and engage the community in literature! Our Gofund Me is so close to our goal—can you help us get across the finish line?
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Help us elevate diverse voices, fight censorship and engage the community in literature! Our Gofund Me is so close to our goal—can you help us get across the finish line?
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
To all who wrote their representative to ask them to vote no on HB 1375 THANK YOU!! The bill is not moving forward!
Now on to the next call to action: SB 13 is a poorly written bill that can be weaponized to purge books in school libraries that censors deem "offensive" or without educational value.
Now on to the next call to action: SB 13 is a poorly written bill that can be weaponized to purge books in school libraries that censors deem "offensive" or without educational value.
May 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
To all who wrote their representative to ask them to vote no on HB 1375 THANK YOU!! The bill is not moving forward!
Now on to the next call to action: SB 13 is a poorly written bill that can be weaponized to purge books in school libraries that censors deem "offensive" or without educational value.
Now on to the next call to action: SB 13 is a poorly written bill that can be weaponized to purge books in school libraries that censors deem "offensive" or without educational value.
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If you need to visualize how the book restriction bill SB13 would damage Texas schools, here’s the just-released Free-Response Question 3 (Set 2) from this year’s AP Literature exam. And, next to it, here’s the same question with the books that would be banned from schools under the bill whited out.
May 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you need to visualize how the book restriction bill SB13 would damage Texas schools, here’s the just-released Free-Response Question 3 (Set 2) from this year’s AP Literature exam. And, next to it, here’s the same question with the books that would be banned from schools under the bill whited out.
The TX legislature is coming after books. HB 1375 lets anyone sue bookshops for damages if their minor accessed content they deemed “harmful.” It's a bad bill & will have a chilling effect on your 1st Amendment rights.
Tell your rep to vote NO on HB 1375. Find your rep: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Tell your rep to vote NO on HB 1375. Find your rep: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
May 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The TX legislature is coming after books. HB 1375 lets anyone sue bookshops for damages if their minor accessed content they deemed “harmful.” It's a bad bill & will have a chilling effect on your 1st Amendment rights.
Tell your rep to vote NO on HB 1375. Find your rep: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Tell your rep to vote NO on HB 1375. Find your rep: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
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Remember when the uber wealthy loved libraries?
Use the interactive map to find out which of your local libraries were made possible by Andrew Carnegie
Use the interactive map to find out which of your local libraries were made possible by Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Libraries Across America Celebrates the Contributions of a Library Hero
Use the interactive map to find out which of your local libraries were made possible by Andrew Carnegie
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May 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Remember when the uber wealthy loved libraries?
Use the interactive map to find out which of your local libraries were made possible by Andrew Carnegie
Use the interactive map to find out which of your local libraries were made possible by Andrew Carnegie
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HB 3225 is the public library bill that would severely limit unaccompanied teenager’s access to books in their public libraries- and could result in banning them from libraries all together.
More here:
www.txftrp.org/stop_house_b...
More here:
www.txftrp.org/stop_house_b...
Stop House Bill 3225
Bill affecting Texas public libraries to be heard by State Affairs Committee on Monday, April 14. Call, email, and make plans to testify to oppose the bill now.
www.txftrp.org
May 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
HB 3225 is the public library bill that would severely limit unaccompanied teenager’s access to books in their public libraries- and could result in banning them from libraries all together.
More here:
www.txftrp.org/stop_house_b...
More here:
www.txftrp.org/stop_house_b...
Build your own banned book library—while you still can. We’ve curated a selection from two banned book lists. And we will keep adding to it!
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/book-ba...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/conroe-...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/book-ba...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/conroe-...
May 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Build your own banned book library—while you still can. We’ve curated a selection from two banned book lists. And we will keep adding to it!
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/book-ba...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/conroe-...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/book-ba...
myvillagebooks.indielite.org/list/conroe-...
At Reading Is Revolutionary, we believe that sharing stories can change lives. It can bridge divisions, offer comfort & hope, & open new perspectives.
Your donation helps us:
Provide free books to those in need
Support literacy programs
Protect access to books
www.readingisrevolutionary.org
Your donation helps us:
Provide free books to those in need
Support literacy programs
Protect access to books
www.readingisrevolutionary.org
May 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
At Reading Is Revolutionary, we believe that sharing stories can change lives. It can bridge divisions, offer comfort & hope, & open new perspectives.
Your donation helps us:
Provide free books to those in need
Support literacy programs
Protect access to books
www.readingisrevolutionary.org
Your donation helps us:
Provide free books to those in need
Support literacy programs
Protect access to books
www.readingisrevolutionary.org
Oso the bookshop dog’s kissing (slobbering?) booth is ready for Independent Bookstore Day. He’s raising $$ for books for kids who can’t afford them. Good boy, Oso!
April 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Oso the bookshop dog’s kissing (slobbering?) booth is ready for Independent Bookstore Day. He’s raising $$ for books for kids who can’t afford them. Good boy, Oso!
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Hi y’all,
We are tracking two bad book bills moving in the Texas legislative session that we need you to take action on this week.
www.txftrp.org/two_tx_book_...
We are tracking two bad book bills moving in the Texas legislative session that we need you to take action on this week.
www.txftrp.org/two_tx_book_...
Two Texas Book Bills You Can Act On Today!
Contact your House Rep to vote against HB 3225, and the Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence to oppose HB 1375.
www.txftrp.org
April 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hi y’all,
We are tracking two bad book bills moving in the Texas legislative session that we need you to take action on this week.
www.txftrp.org/two_tx_book_...
We are tracking two bad book bills moving in the Texas legislative session that we need you to take action on this week.
www.txftrp.org/two_tx_book_...
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Susan Cooper is the Georgetown High School librarian who is taking a stand against censorship, and speaking out for her students’ right to read. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The story is currently available to @austin-statesman.com subscribers.
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
The story is currently available to @austin-statesman.com subscribers.
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
Georgetown High School threatening to fire librarian who refused to remove 150 books
Several award-winning works are slated for removal, including ‘Shuggie Bain,' ‘Station Eleven,' and the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel.
www.statesman.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Susan Cooper is the Georgetown High School librarian who is taking a stand against censorship, and speaking out for her students’ right to read. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The story is currently available to @austin-statesman.com subscribers.
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
The story is currently available to @austin-statesman.com subscribers.
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
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The Numbers Don’t Lie:
In just three years, instances of book bans have quadrupled.
Censorship is accelerating at an alarming rate, silencing diverse voices and limiting access to critical stories. We must act NOW to protect the freedom to read!
#FightBookBans #LetBooksBeBooks #FreedomToRead
In just three years, instances of book bans have quadrupled.
Censorship is accelerating at an alarming rate, silencing diverse voices and limiting access to critical stories. We must act NOW to protect the freedom to read!
#FightBookBans #LetBooksBeBooks #FreedomToRead
March 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Numbers Don’t Lie:
In just three years, instances of book bans have quadrupled.
Censorship is accelerating at an alarming rate, silencing diverse voices and limiting access to critical stories. We must act NOW to protect the freedom to read!
#FightBookBans #LetBooksBeBooks #FreedomToRead
In just three years, instances of book bans have quadrupled.
Censorship is accelerating at an alarming rate, silencing diverse voices and limiting access to critical stories. We must act NOW to protect the freedom to read!
#FightBookBans #LetBooksBeBooks #FreedomToRead
Our nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary, is organizing a FREE book fair for kids aging out of foster care. If you would like to donate or help sponsor this project, visit readingisrevolutionary.org, and make a tax deductible donation.
March 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Our nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary, is organizing a FREE book fair for kids aging out of foster care. If you would like to donate or help sponsor this project, visit readingisrevolutionary.org, and make a tax deductible donation.
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Contact your Texas state senator and ask them to oppose SB13 before it’s too late.
Find out who represents you in the Texas Senate here: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Find out who represents you in the Texas Senate here: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
March 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Contact your Texas state senator and ask them to oppose SB13 before it’s too late.
Find out who represents you in the Texas Senate here: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Find out who represents you in the Texas Senate here: wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
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Pay attention Texas! SB13 would require challenged books be removed *while* they undergo reconsideration so we could see this exact scenario play out here, too.
A FL Media Specialist describes the limitation effect in a declaration:
“The Challenged Provisions completely ignore the value of books as a whole and prohibit [us] from applying our professional judgment and experience to select books on sensitive subjects for students at a variety of age levels.“
“The Challenged Provisions completely ignore the value of books as a whole and prohibit [us] from applying our professional judgment and experience to select books on sensitive subjects for students at a variety of age levels.“
March 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Pay attention Texas! SB13 would require challenged books be removed *while* they undergo reconsideration so we could see this exact scenario play out here, too.
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Buckle up Texas friends. Thursday is going to be a BIG day in the Texas Senate Committee Meeting. 10AM. At the Capital.
There are a lot of bad bills being discussed, but we are focusing on SB13.
Here’s a long list of actions you can choose to take.
www.txftrp.org/oppose_sb_13...
There are a lot of bad bills being discussed, but we are focusing on SB13.
Here’s a long list of actions you can choose to take.
www.txftrp.org/oppose_sb_13...
Make Your Voice Heard: Oppose SB13
Thursday, February 27 10AM. K-16 Senate Education Committee Meeting. SB13 is on the agenda. Provide in-person verbal and/or written testimony in Austin, Texas. Can't be there in person? Call and email...
www.txftrp.org
February 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Buckle up Texas friends. Thursday is going to be a BIG day in the Texas Senate Committee Meeting. 10AM. At the Capital.
There are a lot of bad bills being discussed, but we are focusing on SB13.
Here’s a long list of actions you can choose to take.
www.txftrp.org/oppose_sb_13...
There are a lot of bad bills being discussed, but we are focusing on SB13.
Here’s a long list of actions you can choose to take.
www.txftrp.org/oppose_sb_13...
This is what 500 board books look like! They are on their way to children in food-insecure homes via Kids’ Meals for Read Across America Day! Thanks to all who donated! If you’d like to make a tax deductible gift for projects like this, donate to our nonprofit at readingisrevolutionary.org!
February 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is what 500 board books look like! They are on their way to children in food-insecure homes via Kids’ Meals for Read Across America Day! Thanks to all who donated! If you’d like to make a tax deductible gift for projects like this, donate to our nonprofit at readingisrevolutionary.org!
1 of the 500 books we’re donating to Montgomery Co Route of Kids’ Meals for kids in food-insecure homes! Isn’t it sweet? To help us celebrate Read Across America Day & get a new book in the hands of a child make a tax deductible gift at readingisrevolutionary.org! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
1 of the 500 books we’re donating to Montgomery Co Route of Kids’ Meals for kids in food-insecure homes! Isn’t it sweet? To help us celebrate Read Across America Day & get a new book in the hands of a child make a tax deductible gift at readingisrevolutionary.org! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
We are so excited to announce our special guest for the 2025 Books on the Green at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival: award-winning fantasy and science fiction author Martha Wells! Reserve your seat (April 12 @ 1pm) at myvillagebooks.com.
February 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We are so excited to announce our special guest for the 2025 Books on the Green at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival: award-winning fantasy and science fiction author Martha Wells! Reserve your seat (April 12 @ 1pm) at myvillagebooks.com.
Next week is Reading Is Revolutionary’s biggest book donation to date (and we’re not even a year old): 500 books to Kids’ Meals for kids in food-insecure homes for Read Across America Day! Make a tax deductible donation at readingisrevolutionary.org and help get a book in the hands of a child!
February 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Next week is Reading Is Revolutionary’s biggest book donation to date (and we’re not even a year old): 500 books to Kids’ Meals for kids in food-insecure homes for Read Across America Day! Make a tax deductible donation at readingisrevolutionary.org and help get a book in the hands of a child!
Introducing the 2025-iest promotion of 2025! Runs until we run out of eggs!
February 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Introducing the 2025-iest promotion of 2025! Runs until we run out of eggs!
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If you’re a lawyer who loves libraries, consider participating in Lawyers for Libraries.
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L4L Attorneys Stand With Libraries On The Front Lines
Lawyers for Libraries (L4L) is a network of attorneys around the country involved in, or committed to becoming involved in, the defense of the First Amendment freedom to read and the application of co...
uniteagainstbookbans.org
December 17, 2024 at 4:50 PM
If you’re a lawyer who loves libraries, consider participating in Lawyers for Libraries.
uniteagainstbookbans.org/l4l-attorney...
uniteagainstbookbans.org/l4l-attorney...