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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 10h

Next Tuesday, please join us for our banned books club, I'm With the Banned. 🔥 We will discuss MEXICAN WHITEBOY by Matt de la Peña. All are welcome to attend. We'd love to see you there! buff.ly/vfcfudj

A graphic promoting the next meeting of I'm With the Banned, Blue Willow Bookshop's new banned books club. On the right is the cover image of the book the group will be reading, MEXICAN WHITEBOY by Matt de la Peña. The graphic reads: "I'm With the Banned. Next meeting: October 13th 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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Project Gutenberg @gutenberg.org · 04/10/2026

Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week 2026, a four-day virtual celebration of authors, books, readers, and the freedom to read. www.everylibrary.org/bannedbooksw... #bannedbooksweek

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Author Events All Banned Books Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 10h

What do museums, snow monkeys, haiku, & freedom to read have in common? They begin with curiosity. Ep 210 features @maggietokudahall.bsky.social's new picture books, @authorsabb.bsky.social, & hope as practice. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... ▶️ youtu.be/WYrDsuhd4wE #PictureBooks #FreedomToRead

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

IF YOU LIVE IN TEXAS AND WANT TO STOP BOOK BANS!! TAKE ACTION! Make your voice heard. Interim Hearing. October 7, 2026. Texas Capitol. Austin, TX. E1.028. Meeting starts at 8AM. buff.ly/3dLesWM

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Share your SB 12 & SB 13 story with the Senate Education Committee.

Make your voice heard. Interim Hearing. October 7, 2026. Texas Capitol. Austin, TX. E1.028. Meeting starts at 8AM.

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Cat Winters @catwintersbooks.bsky.social · 23h

My bag is packed for an appearance on a Banned Books Week panel at Literary Arts in Portland tomorrow, 10/6, at 6:30 pm. I'll be with @cfastwolf.bsky.social, @oneofthejohns.bsky.social, and Alicia Tate. Please join us if you're in the area! literary-arts.org/event/banned...

A photo of a tote bag that says, "READ QUEER BOOKS." Two postcards sit on top of the bag. One says, "Oppose the national book ban bills," and the other says, "Authors Against Book Bans."

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 14h

Banned Books Week continues! Today’s featured book is ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE by George M. Johnson, a memoir about growing up Black and queer and finding your identity. The book has been frequently challenged for its discussions of sexuality, sexual experiences, and LGBTQ+ identity.

All Boys Aren’t Blue is a memoir in which George M. Johnson shares personal essays about growing up Black and queer and finding their identity.

All Boys Aren’t Blue is frequently challenged for its discussions of sexuality, sexual experiences, and LGBTQ+ identity.

Librarians do so much more than put books on shelves. They help readers find information, build collections that serve their communities, and navigate challenges to intellectual freedom.

Take a few minutes today to email, message, or stop by and thank a school or public librarian for the work they do. A little support can go a long way.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

Finally, if you haven't yet #BannedBooksWeek seems like a great time to make your first donation to Authors Against Book Bans. (Or your second!) We're proud of what we've accomplished with our resources so far, but also know that we are capable of much more.

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Donate - Authors Against Book Bans

Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight…

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

Join a Banned Books week read-in! According this map there are 443 in the U.S & Canada, so there's a good chance you can get to one. (Thanks to our friends @libro.fm!) Find your read in here: maps.libro.fm/bannedbooksr...

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https://maps.libro.fm/bannedbooksreadin/

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

And if you'd like to increase the impact of stocking a Little Free Library, buy a banned book writing by a living author from an independent bookstore. You can use the PEN report as your guide.

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Banned Books List 2026

What books are banned in 2026? Thousands of titles have been removed from public schools across the country.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

Next, don't forget the state and municipal races happening this election! The current scourge of book bans started at the municipal level and we're going to end it there. Learn about your local elected officials here. OK, now for some things we haven't been bugging you about for ages...

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State and local governments | USAGov

Contact your state for drivers license services, birth certificates, family and health services, state and local officials, election offices, and more.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

The biggest thing you can do this Banned Books Week is to call or write your elected officials in Washington. Tell them you oppose the three federal book ban bills HR7661, HR266, HR8705, & S4925. Let them know we haven't lost sight of those bills...

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14h

#BannedBooksWeek is going strong! If you're still looking for ways to fight book bans & protect the right to read this week, here's a thread with some suggestions & opportunities...

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Do you have something planned for #BannedBooksWeek? An event, read in, fundraiser, etc? Share it with us so we can give it a boost!

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Joelle Charbonneau @joellecharbonneau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In honor of Banned Book Week--I posted a new BANNED! video. Today, in BANNED! VIVA L'INFORMATION I'm giving the history of the banning of the Encyclopedia. Books bans are always about power. When you vote next month, please support the freedom to read. youtu.be/QJZKgbxkpQ0 #booksky #bookbans

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Banned! Viva l'information!

YouTube video by Joelle Charbonneau

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Banned Books Week is here! Every day this week, we’ll spotlight a banned or challenged book AND share a simple action you can take to help protect the freedom to read.

banned books week. october 4-10. follow along to see banned books and calls to action

banned book of the day: the bluest eye by toni morrison. banned for its depictions of sexual violence, child abuse, and racism.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One thing you can do to be prepared in case of book bans - is to build a local friends of the library group yourself! More here: txla.org/wp-content/u...

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Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Which banned books are you reading this week? @authorsabb.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #bannedbooksweek #kidlit

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Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's Banned Books Week! Take this week to educate yourself on book banning bills and/or right to read bills in your state and contact your legislators: www.ala.org/advocacy/adv... Authors, illustrators, and other book creators: join @authorsabb.bsky.social !

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Do you have something planned for #BannedBooksWeek? An event, read in, fundraiser, etc? Share it with us so we can give it a boost!

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Cat Winters @catwintersbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Here's an article that discusses books that aren't getting published or promoted due to challenges and bans. bookriot.com/queer-books-... If you're planning a book conference or festival, reach out to @authorsabb.bsky.social. Make sure the topic of book bans and how to fight them is a top priority.

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Queer Books and Authors are at a Breaking Point

Authors, agents, publishers: every part of the industry is seeing the strain of five years of escalating anti-LGBTQ censorship.

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's a great day to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social! I marked the start of Banned Books Week 2026 with a donation :D

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Banned Books Week starts today! This year’s theme is: #LetBooksBe What do you think books should be? Share your answer in the comments: ✨ Let Books Be Free 🎉 Let Books Be Fun 🌎 Let Books Be Diverse 💡 Let Books Be Thought-Provoking ❤️ Let Books Be Themselves

Drawn image of a woman reading, surrounded by books, birds, flowers, clouds, vines, stars. Text reades: Protect the Freedom to Read - Let Books Be - Banned Books Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026. American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s Banned Books Week this week. At FReadom Fighters we are beginning our sixth year of supporting the freedom to read and the librarians and students who defend it. We applaud all the small and large acts of courage that it takes to stand up for the right to read. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#BannedBooksWeek 2026 starts today! As part of the Banned Books Week Coalition, we invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved, Learn more about how you can take action, plus details of all our events, at: pen.org/banned-books-week

Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026. The background features a row of partially visible banned book spines. The poster lists events taking place from October 3 to October 6, including family story hours with Dr. Allison Matulli in Gainesville, FL, and Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL; a film screening in Magnolia, TX; and a literary salon with Umar Khalid in Washington, D.C. Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.

Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026 with event details. Events include "Banned and Proud" on October 6 at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, "Defending the Freedom to Read" on October 7 at Santa Monica Public Library, "From Ally to Co-Conspirator" on October 7 via virtual session, and "Banned Books Week Panel" on October 8 at Brooklyn Public Library.Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.

Banned Books Week 2026 events flyer. The header features the text "Banned Books Week" over a background of books. Events include: "Building With the Bottom: A Symposium on Banned Books" on October 9 in Knoxville, TN; "Screening: Second Nature" followed by a Q&A with Elliot Page and others on October 10, virtual; and "Banned Books, Florida Stories" on October 10 in Palm Beach, FL. Logos PEN America and partner organizations appear at the bottom.

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Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 04/10/2026

And maybe consider getting involved with an advocacy organization, like @authorsabb.bsky.social or @queerliblib.bsky.social.

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Caera Thornton @caerathornton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

CORRECTION: I say @americanlibraryassociation in this video but it’s ACTUALLY @authorsagainstbookbans and @littlefreelibrary (and I) who want YOU to engage in Vigilante librarianism this week, and every week! Forgive me; I get too many emails and got mixed up. 😂 Instructions in comments.

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Cat Winters @catwintersbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The State Library of Oregon recently published the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse 2026 Report, which discusses the state of book challenges and bans in Oregon from July 2025 through June 2026. www.oregon.gov/library/libr... @authorsabb.bsky.social

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So many different people, groups, and organizations have come together to push back against the attack on the freedom to read, including students themselves. Read more about what students in Florida are doing here:

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No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards

Local communities are fighting back against the influence of conservative groups like Moms for Liberty in education

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DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Banned Books Week is coming! Here’s another San Antonio event at an awesome indie bookstore on Sunday, Oct 4 @ 4:30. Join us! Share widely! I’ll be book talking Dreaming! @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social

A flyer for an event with a grab and cream theme.

BOOK NERD
A COMMUNITY BOOKSHOP
Sunday, October 4, 4:30 PM
Banned Books Talk, 5 PM

Censorship Panel
featuring:
Dr. Ann D. David, professor
Lucy Podmore, High School Librarian, TLA Legislative Commitee Chair
Sheryl Stock, High School Librarian
Rachel Toalson, Author and San Antonio Authors Against Book
Bans Coordinator

Everyone is Welcome,
No RSVP Needed

Logos for National Coalition Against Censorship and Authors Against Book Bans at the bottom.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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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Schedule Display

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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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