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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 2h

Read some romance? Hang out with other romance readers? Support Authors Against Book Bans and the fight for the freedom to read? How could you possibly miss this?!?! www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...

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Romance Read-In to Benefit Authors Against Book Bans

It's Banned Books Week - so we're calling on romance readers to support Authors Against Book Bans and fight back against censorship!

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 3h

You can also provide written testimony for that Tx Senate Ed hearing about the impacts of SB13 (or SB12) on your schools. If you wish to do so, bring ten copies. Details below. Alerting @authorsabb.bsky.social @authorsguild.org also. capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My ten year old went to school today in a pink tshirt that says, “Read Banned Books.” Simple, easy advocacy that you and your kids can do too! #ReadBannedBooks #FreedomToRead

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We were thrilled to hear Judy Blume speak at our event last week! Her reminder: Keep speaking out because someone is always hearing it for the first time. The event is over, but the work isn’t. Take action at nobookbans.org. Keep showing up. Keep speaking up. #FreedomToRead #NoBookBans

Judy Blume quote: Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have as much fear.

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Banned Books Week is coming! Oct. 4–10, we’re celebrating the freedom to read and shining a light on censorship in schools and libraries. Follow along for challenged books, resources, and ways to turn awareness into action. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely

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DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

RIGHT TO READ NIGHT in San Antonio! Brown Girl Dreaming, discussion, and community! Part of Banned Books Week, October 4-10 @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social

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Right to Read Night
Nowhere Bookshop
Monday, Oct 5, 6p

Join local author Rachel Toalson and Dr. Ann David to learn about the Right to Read and how to advocate for schools, libraries, and communities.

Also, we’ll read selections from and talk about Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson, a beautiful, yet often banned, book.

No RSVP needed. Free advocacy resources will be available.

Logos for National Coalition Against Censorship and Authors Against Book Bans.

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Ella Dawson @brosandprose.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

COME READ ROMANCE AND FIGHT BOOK BANS BY RAISING MONEY FOR @authorsabb.bsky.social AT A BEAUTIFUL BAR IN MANHATTAN ON OCTOBER 5TH! TICKETS: www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...

Hey! Are you:
a new yorker
a romance reader
furious about book bans
free on October 5th at 7:30pm?

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Get together with like-minded readers, celebrate banned books, AND get a free audio book from @libro.fm! Join a Banned Books Read In this Banned Books Week, October 4-10! All the info below!!!!

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Banned Books Week Read-In

Join Libro.fm, Silent Book Club, and over 400 bookstores and libraries for a Banned Books Read-In this Banned Books Week.

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Ella Dawson @brosandprose.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Reasons you should come to my romance read-in on October 5th: - we’re raising money for @authorsabb.bsky.social - raffles of signed books and ARCs! - you can meet historical romance legend Joanna Shupe and she is extremely nice and cool in person - I will be very grateful

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Cat Winters @catwintersbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

During Banned Books Week, I'll be discussing the many ways book bans affect authors and readers in Oregon and across the U.S. and what you can do to preserve the freedom to read. 10/6/26, 6:30 pm Literary Arts Bookstore Portland, OR literary-arts.org/event/banned... @authorsabb.bsky.social

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Banned Books Week Discussion

Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore for a discussion on book bans with co-leader of the Oregon chapter of Authors Against Book Bans, Cat Winters. Learn more about how

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Now that Massachusetts has passed a right to read law, what's next for freedom to read activism? Here are some thoughts...

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Iowa lawmakers hate reading whole books almost as much as they hate gay kids. A look at the implementation of SF 496 and a new proposal to make things even worse. If you're in Iowa, you need to comment before September 22. Details on how, what, and why. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

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Iowa Lawmakers Hate Reading Books Almost As Much As They Hate Queer Kids

There's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Stoop kid’s afraid to leave his stoop!” See you at the Baltimore Book Festival 📚 Reading books from the stoop 🩵

Blue sign: Reading is Freedom. Stoop Read with Mychal Threets. Sunday 9/20 at 12:30pm

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These weeks as we approach the election are going to frustrating & exhausting. You'll do a bunch of stuff & still feel like you still should do more. Find a focus of course, but also, remember to take breaks! Have fun! Read books!! Keep yourself well because we need your work.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Anyone free in Boise today! Danny Caine is doing a workshop at the public library on how to write a public comment. Public comments are a relatively rare opportunity to speak directly to your leaders so you want to make the most of it.

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Danny Caine Workshop: How to Write a Public Comment

There is an art to a good public testimony. You generally have two minutes to share your valid concerns and convince those in power to act in your interest. That puts a lot of...

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What can YOU do to protect the #FreedomToRead? Here are a few ideas

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If your Texas school district is reacting to Dan Patrick’s threats by removing books from your shelves without formal or transparent reconsideration of the titles- let us know, and we will alert other parents, trustees, and supporters in your community. DM us or email us at info[at]txftrp[dot]org

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I've launched a new limited-run podcast. Liberating Lit brings to listeners the advocacy origin stories of the people who have been defending the right to read and championing literature, with the goal to inspire new advocates and refill the cups of those feeling depleted.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Is the right to read on your ballot, either as a referendum or in the platforms in candidates in competitive races? If so, share the info with us, so we can amplify!

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Ella Dawson @brosandprose.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I am doing EVENTS and I want you to BE THERE. 9/30: @eraofemma.bsky.social and I are discussing hot lesbian ghosts at the Ripped Bodice BK. 10/5: Katherine Grant and I are hosting a romance read-in to benefit @authorsabb.bsky.social at Book Club Bar in Manhattan! Tickets: linktr.ee/brosandprose

Ella's Upcoming Events

9/30: HAPPILY EVER AFTERLIFE launch with Emma R. Alban
@ the Ripped Bodice, Brooklyn

10/5: Romance read-in to benefit Authors Against Book Bans
@ Book Club Bar, Manhattan

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The latest battleground for freedom of speech is Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, where a borough council member called for a budget review of the local library to ensure its programs aligned with "conservative values." Then, voted to defund it. buff.ly/1lh4DYF #library #libraries #read #reading

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They Defunded ANOTHER Library Thanks to "Conservative Values"

Library Executive Director Penny Talbert says cutting funding would end 30 years of support from the community of about 4,200 people. Last year, Akron provided $20,000 to the library, about $5 per…

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Stand up for the freedom to read and tell our senators that parents and librarians should decide what books students can access—not politicians. Send your message to the Senate now—it only takes a few minutes: www.action.ala.org/campaign/S49... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

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Tell the Senate: Protect the Freedom to Read!

Our Senators must reject censorship and protect our freedom to read.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we're thinking about the work of writers, editors, & publishers who create compelling stories and the librarians, teachers, & booksellers who connect those stories to readers. It's work that should be celebrated not banned.

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Fazia Rizvi @faziarizvi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Good news!

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We've posted about this before, but I think it's important to remember that not so long ago Moms for Liberty looked invincible. We can take all of our schoolboards back. We can protect the right to read EVERYWHERE.

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Moms for Liberty candidates falter in Florida school board elections

Moms for Liberty is facing signs of fading influence in Florida after candidates aligned with the group suffered notable losses in the school board elections.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Fight book bans by buying some banned books and donating them to schools and libraries

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Where and how anti-book ban legislation fails in helping rampant book bans in prisons, plus where and how you can advocate for the rights of incarcerated folks to read and have access to books and libraries: bookriot.com/anti-censors...

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Anti-Censorship Legislation: Prisons Need Not Apply: Book Censorship News, August 28, 2026

A look at where and how freedom to read bills fail to address prison censorship and how advocates can help end carceral bans.

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today, Austin City Council approved a resolution to make Austin a Book Safe Harbor. "A municipal, physical and/or digital space,,,protects the right to read and ensures access to banned or challenged books." #BookSky @lizgardensalad.bsky.social @coryputmanoakes.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Jacksonville parents: What if we helped kids see free expression not as an abstract idea, but as a power they already have? On Sept. 12, PEN America Florida and Dr. Allison “Dr. Ally” Matulli are bringing Your Freedom, Your Power Hour! to The Literary Lounge: pen.org/event/your-f...

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

You're invited to the next meeting of our banned books club, I'm With the Banned. 🔥 We will discuss a selection of picture books, including AND TANGO MAKES THREE, IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN, and RED: A CRAYON'S STORY. All are welcome to attend. See you there! buff.ly/17XHxiQ

A graphic promoting the next meeting of I'm With the Banned, Blue Willow Bookshop's new banned books club. On the right are cover images of a few of the picture books the group will be discussing: AND TANGO MAKES THREE, IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN, and RED: A CRAYON'S STORY. The graphic reads: "I'm With the Banned. Next meeting: September 8th at 11:00am CT Blue Willow Bookshop All are welcome. Don't forget: Get 15% off the book club pick when you buy it at Blue Willow!"

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Have you made an action plan for the elections this fall? No? Alright, let's get started. Step 1. Know your ballot. Double check to make sure the right to read is safe in your district. Don't assume! Look at all the races, ballot measures, referendums. If there's any weak spots...

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