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NCTE and SLJ Review 8 Challenged YA and Modern Classics | Defending the Canon
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NCTE and SLJ Review 8 Challenged YA and Modern Classics | Defending the Canon
School Library Journal and NCTE continue to champion works that have long been taught in classrooms, including YA classics like Caroline B. Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton and Robert Cormier's We...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
NCTE and SLJ Review 8 Challenged YA and Modern Classics | Defending the Canon
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Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today.
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PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today.
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The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.
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PETITION: Support the Right to Read in Defense Department Schools and Academies
Military students deserve the rights they or their families are fighting for.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.
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A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Want Safer Neighborhoods? Invest in Libraries
When library funding goes up, crime tends to go down
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July 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Economics examined what happened when a new library branch opened in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Concentration Camp Labor
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Concentration Camp Labor
Cannot Become Normal
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July 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Concentration Camp Labor
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Americans deserve fully funded libraries.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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SIGN THE PETITION: Fund Libraries in the United States
Help demonstrate that Americans love their libraries and want to see them fully funded by signing this petition!
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June 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Americans deserve fully funded libraries.
When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life.
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Drawing on original research, expert analysis, and the latest data, this report highlights how book bans have evolved into a comprehensive political strategy aimed at undermining public education, silencing voices, and promoting school privatization.
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REPORT: The Censorship Acceleration - An Analysis of Book Ban Trends After 2020
EveryLibrary Institute is a 501c3 organization that supports library funding in the United States.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Drawing on original research, expert analysis, and the latest data, this report highlights how book bans have evolved into a comprehensive political strategy aimed at undermining public education, silencing voices, and promoting school privatization.
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The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
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PETITION: Tell Trump, Hands Off the National Archives!
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
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On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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June 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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Mother of Pawtucket man shot by police pleads to see him in the hospital
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Mother of Pawtucket man shot by police pleads to see him in the hospital
"I need to be with my son," said Regina Socree. "He needs to know that he has his mother out there, who cares for him and wants to be with him... Please, I need help to see my son, Sebastian."
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June 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Mother of Pawtucket man shot by police pleads to see him in the hospital
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House Republicans decided that tax cuts for billionaires are more important than life-saving services like Medicaid.
May 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
House Republicans decided that tax cuts for billionaires are more important than life-saving services like Medicaid.
Huntington Beach, California, has become ground zero for MAGA's relentless attacks on American libraries and your right to read.
We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!
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We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!
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Library Supporters are Taking on MAGA in Huntington Beach
They need your help today!
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May 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Huntington Beach, California, has become ground zero for MAGA's relentless attacks on American libraries and your right to read.
We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!
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We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!
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The Trump administration fired one of the most respected, celebrated, and qualified librarians in America.
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
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The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
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What Were the Real Reasons that Trump Fired the Librarian of Congress?
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Trump administration fired one of the most respected, celebrated, and qualified librarians in America.
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
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The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
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Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
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Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
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PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress
We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!
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May 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
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Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.
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IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.
Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
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Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
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SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress To Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Your representatives need to hear from you today! Trump has eliminated all Federal Funding for libraries in his proposed budget.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.
Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
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Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
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On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
bit.ly
May 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.
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Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
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April 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries
In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.
We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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We need Americans like you to take action today!
Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!
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The SAVE Act would block millions of eligible Americans from voting. Text SAVE to 63033 to tell your Senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act and stop it in its tracks.
April 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The SAVE Act would block millions of eligible Americans from voting. Text SAVE to 63033 to tell your Senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act and stop it in its tracks.
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Today is National #LibraryOutreachDay! From bookmobiles & pop-ups to home delivery & street outreach, these efforts ensure access to knowledge, connection & care—no matter the barriers.
✔️ Thank an outreach worker
✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding
✔️ Advocate for access in your community
✔️ Thank an outreach worker
✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding
✔️ Advocate for access in your community
April 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today is National #LibraryOutreachDay! From bookmobiles & pop-ups to home delivery & street outreach, these efforts ensure access to knowledge, connection & care—no matter the barriers.
✔️ Thank an outreach worker
✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding
✔️ Advocate for access in your community
✔️ Thank an outreach worker
✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding
✔️ Advocate for access in your community
Check out this article about a former NFL player making good trouble! <3 americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/04/04/n...
Newsmaker: Chris Kluwe | American Libraries Magazine
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe, on his protest of a MAGA plaque at Huntington Beach Public Library and his other efforts as an activist.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
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In its new State of American Libraries Report released Monday, the ALA found more than 70% of attempted bans of a given title or titles come from organized groups and elected officials, and just 16% originated with a parent.
George M. Johnson's 'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024. It's led by George M.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In its new State of American Libraries Report released Monday, the ALA found more than 70% of attempted bans of a given title or titles come from organized groups and elected officials, and just 16% originated with a parent.
The Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act (S0238 / H5726) has been introduced to protect the freedom to read for all residents, ensuring access to books and ideas without fear of censorship.
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SEND AN EMAIL: Protect the Freedom to Read in Rhode Island
Support the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act (S0238 / H5726)
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April 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act (S0238 / H5726) has been introduced to protect the freedom to read for all residents, ensuring access to books and ideas without fear of censorship.
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