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We believe in the right to read. We support #FReadom. Website link: www.txfreadomfighters.us

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 5h
School library friends - The @slj.com summit is a fantastic in person event to bring together librarians around the country for in person learning. This year it's in the West, in Las Vegas, and some scholarships are available. More info here! www.slj.com/event/slj-su...
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SLJ Summit 2026
School Library Journal’s2026Summit, hosted this year at theLas Vegas-Clark County Library District, West Las Vegas Library Branchwill give you the opportunity to gather withschool and district librari...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 6h
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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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 6h
Oct 7, the Tx Senate Ed committee will hold a hearing regarding SB13's impacts. (and other bills also). Last session, book banners were ther, but we want to show real world impacts on teachers, librarians and parents. If you want to testify, please reach out to @txfreedomread.bsky.social or to us.
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Leila Green Little @ifightforbooks.bsky.social · 19h
Indeed, we need your help! If you’re a Texas librarian who has a bone to pick with the state lege over SB13, let @txfreedomread.bsky.social or me or @freadomfighters.bsky.social know so we can get that message to the legislators! Anonymity is fine.
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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
banned books week october 4-10
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Listen anywhere you grab your podcasts. Here's the Liberating Lit website: www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/lib...
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Liberating Lit with Amanda Jones — Liberating Lit
That Librarian Amanda Jones talks about the mental health realities of fighting censorship, influential leaders and literature that have guided her work, and why she believes the pendulum is swinging ...
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
That Librarian, Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com, talks about the mental health realities of fighting censorship, influential leaders and literature that have guided her work, and why she believes the pendulum is swinging back in favor of the freedom to read. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/lib...
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Liberating Lit with Amanda Jones — Liberating Lit
That Librarian Amanda Jones talks about the mental health realities of fighting censorship, influential leaders and literature that have guided her work, and why she believes the pendulum is swinging ...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 29/09/2026
Co-hosted by the Authors Guild’s own Cheryl L. Davis, vice-president and co-founder of TRU (and an Emmy-nominated TV soap writer!) Register here:
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Town Hall – Can Art Survive in the Shadow of Censorship?
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A feel good story from Texas where so much flooding occurred - Dollar General and Reading is Fundamental made a large surprise donation to Hunt School District, including personal books for students and a library reading area renovation. www.eqs-news.com/news/blog-po...
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Here for What Matters in Hunt, Texas | - EQS News
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are we taking good care of our librarians? @bookriot.bsky.social aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/five-years...
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Five Years of Book Censorship Changed Our Libraries
What a new national report tells us about what happened, what the numbers cannot capture, and what comes next.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social and us TONIGHT for tips on how to build a local library advocacy group! @everylibrary.bsky.social
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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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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📣 An important podcast & candid conversation for all school library leaders to listen to! 🎧 @erikaslong.bsky.social @slupodcast.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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Why Are All The Black Librarians Gathering In The School Library?
Podcast Episode · School Librarians United with Amy Hermon · September 25 · 1h 3m
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This was an incredible event today! So grateful to all the state and national orgs who banded together with authors and publishers and librarians to support the freedom to read! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is not only a great way to fight book bans but it’ll be a blast!
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This virtual variety show will feature a lineup of freedom to read champions. Together, participants will make a plan to vote, contact their representatives, and speak up in support of the freedom to read. September 24 | 2–4 p.m. ET Virtual and FREE nobookbans.org
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Join a star-studded lineup of authors and influencers to champion the freedom to read. Sign up now!
Join a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. We’ll SHOW UP by making a plan to vote, then SPEAK UP by calling our representatives and sharing our commitment to the Freedom to Read.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A national freedom to read telethon with guests like Judy Blume and Jerry Craft! Come and go during 2-4 pm on Sept 24th and see favorite authors and defend the freedom to read! 🎈🎈 ⬇️⬇️
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is why two of us from @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social carried books about the Holocaust on the Emmy stage. Book banning has jumped the shark and it is time for us to stop it.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Now Tx Lt Gov Patrick recants his “booklist”, says there was no list, and Holocaust books should be in libraries. www.jta.org/2026/09/18/u...
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After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books ‘Night,’ ‘Anne Frank’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Dan Patrick sought to clarify his earlier positions on ‘vulgar books’ in a statement to JTA.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Now Dan Patrick says there was no “book list” and we should keep Jewish titles like Night in our libraries after all. What a sloppy mess and waste of time. www.jta.org/2026/09/18/u...
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After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books ‘Night,’ ‘Anne Frank’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Dan Patrick sought to clarify his earlier positions on ‘vulgar books’ in a statement to JTA.
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This new report from Book Riot takes a look at the past five years of censorship and the ongoing fight for the freedom to read. We’re proud that two members of the Freedom to Read Project team contributed to the report, sharing insight from our work on the ground. bookriot.com/book-censors...
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“We Need To Tell The Story”: Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect On Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom to Read
Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Next week, join in this two hour, come and go telethon in support of the freedom to read! Join a variety of authors, librarians and intellectual freedom organizations for some fun, readings, and also serious calls to action! 1 - 3 p.m. CT, 2 - 4 p.m. ET! nobookbans.org
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Join a star-studded lineup of authors and influencers to champion the freedom to read. Sign up now!
Join a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. We’ll SHOW UP by making a plan to vote, then SPEAK UP by calling our r...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Tx Library Association's data shows the public supports their libraries! Check it out here: trulytexas.txla.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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Libraries: Truly Texas
Explore Libraries: Truly Texas, TLA's research hub showcasing public opinion polling and economic impact data on Texas libraries. Discover why libraries matter.
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@MaryLanniReads @marylannireads.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Calling all #schoollibrarians! If you could use some new materials in your library, consider applying for this special grant! www.scbwi.org/all-readers-... #kidlit #booksky #librarians #scbwi
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All Readers Welcome: Supporting School Libraries
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We can’t wait to listen!
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here's the longlist for the National Book Awards in Young People's Literature! bookriot.com/the-2026-nat...
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The 2026 National Book Award Longlist for Young People's Literature
Here are the 10 titles on the 2026 National Book Awards longlist for Young People's Literature.
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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
You can preorder on Apple now! tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
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The Librarians - Apple TV
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas mean…
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Illinois Families for Public Schools @ilfps.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"73% of US public libraries rely on the E-Rate program to pay their internet bill or to keep their networks updated." stateline.org/2026/09/10/s...
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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program • Stateline
A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about p...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Did you know you can order @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social official merch? A great wear for librarians everywhere! thelibrariansfilm.printful.me
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The Librarians Film Store
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Librarians Suing Over Wrongful Termination for Defending Books Are Winning. A look at the librarians who've settled lawsuits for defending the right to read and where that stands in contrast to lawsuits about the right to read more broadly. bookriot.com/librarians-s...
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Librarians Suing Over Wrongful Termination for Defending Books Are Winning: Book Censorship News, September 11, 2026
Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.
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Leila Green Little @ifightforbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Great radio piece about school librarians, with some of the best of the best featured here, like @becalzada.bsky.social and @technolibrary.bsky.social. the1a.org/segments/the...
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The future of the school library
At the start of another academic year, 1A is in session.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 11/09/2026
The Authors Guild has filed a motion asking the court to rule that OpenAI and Microsoft infringed on the authors’ copyrights by pirating their works, copying them to train their AI, and trading the books between them as currency. Here’s everything you need to know:
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Authors Guild and Co-Plaintiffs File Motion for Summary Judgment v. OpenAI and Microsoft
On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Authors Guild and its co-plaintiffs (the class plaintiffs) filed a motion for summary judgment and supporting brief in their copyright litigation against OpenAI and M...
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
When librarians are fired for defending books and the freedom to read, they’re fighting back in court and winning. These cases show why standing up for intellectual freedom matters. bookriot.com/librarians-s...
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Librarians Suing Over Wrongful Termination for Defending Books Are Winning: Book Censorship News, September 11, 2026
Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Check out our Substack about the Emmy journey! txfreadomfighters.substack.com/p/joy-and-de...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they say @txfreedomread.bsky.social @technolibrary.bsky.social www.sacurrent.com/news/school-...
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School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they say
Frank Strong, an English teacher at a charter school in Austin, poses with books Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently urged Texas public schools to remove from
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The film won an Emmy but the fight is ongoing, as @freedomreadproject.bsky.social so aptly points out in this excellent piece. www.freedomtoreadproject.org/the_libraria...
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The Librarians Won an Emmy. The Fight It Documents Is Far From Over.
The Librarians won an Emmy, but escalating censorship and attacks on libraries show the fight for intellectual freedom continues nationwide.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In this episode, I share a bit about what got me into literary advocacy. It's a story I don't share much, but thanks to the support of a bevy of Illinois English teachers last year, finally felt ready to share. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode Zero: Introducing Liberating Lit — Liberating Lit
Kelly Jensen introduces the new limited run podcast Liberating Lit, a show about book censorship and literary advocacy.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Episode zero–the intro–is available today wherever you listen to your podcasts, as well as on the LiberatingLit.com website. It may take a while for it to show up on the bigger pod catchers. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode Zero: Introducing Liberating Lit — Liberating Lit
Kelly Jensen introduces the new limited run podcast Liberating Lit, a show about book censorship and literary advocacy.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Liberating Lit will run for two short seasons, beginning today and running through mid-November. Season two will begin in winter 2027. Here's a little about the inspiration of the show, as well as what to expect: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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Tune In To Liberating Lit, My New Limited-Run Podcast
Liberating Lit is a limited-run interview podcast about literary advocacy publishing Fall 2026 - Spring 2027.
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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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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The best part about winning the Emmy® for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking? Celebrating alongside some of our courageous librarians who joined us at the awards ceremony with their favorite banned books! Stories like theirs have power. And we can’t allow censorship to silence them.
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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ruby Bridges was 6-years-old when she stepped into the history books. Bravely accompanied by her mother, she was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white school in the South. It was not long ago… Today is her birthday. She is still with us. She is 72. Happy birthday, Ruby Bridges 💜
Young Ruby Bridges, photo in black and white Ruby Bridges today, photo in full color
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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 07/09/2026
Jesus Christ: after a recent ruling by the Eighth Circuit that allowed Act 372 to take effect, an Arkansas county has banned all children from checking out any books in the adult section, bringing home any DVDs, or using the self-checkout kiosk in its public libraries.
More recently in Craighead County — symbolically, at least, Ground Zero for the state’s attack on libraries, thanks to Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Jonesboro) — the library announced several changes to circulation as it relates to minors. In a Facebook post, the library listed a number of changes to library policies, including:

Minors are prohibited from using the self-checkout kiosks;
Children under 13 years old may only check out materials from the designated children’s collection, while minors age 13-17 can only check out from the children or teen sections;
Minors may not check out DVDs at all; and  
Minors are prohibited from entering or purchasing anything from the Friends of the Library Bookstore.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Winning an Emmy certainly stokes our energy! Back to Texas where we will be even more determined to protect the freedom to read and the stories that matter!
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Congratulations to THE LIBRARIANS crew on their emmy win tonight!!! So well deserved, and I hope you're all celebrating 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 thelibrariansfilm.com @sassylibrarian.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @technolibrary.bsky.social @becalzada.bsky.social @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
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Homepage - The Librarians Film | Official Site
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Congratulations to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social for winning an Emmy tonight. The stories need to be told and we are so proud of all the librarians who have supported their communities! @becalzada.bsky.social @technolibrary.bsky.social
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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“When you put your finger on every single book in order to type it into a spreadsheet, you really do think, ‘Am I willing to lose my job over this particular book?’ @frankstrong.bsky.social said. “And I think that is a real concern for teachers around the state.” www.texastribune.org/2026/09/04/t...
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Texas librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more, they say
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.
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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“It’s like librarians have become the whipping boy to stir up votes and elections and become the scapegoat for everything,” @technolibrary.bsky.social said. @freadomfighters.bsky.social www.texastribune.org/2026/09/04/t...
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Texas librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more, they say
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.
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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 04/09/2026
“He should have apologized and I would have gone away, but he didn’t. He messed with the wrong librarian.” For the librarians. #Invictus Thank you, @deecherrywriter.bsky.social and @antigravitymag.bsky.social! @la-cac.org @everylibrary.bsky.social antigravitymagazine.com/feature/aman...
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Amanda Jones and The Battle of the Bans - ANTIGRAVITY Magazine
In 2022, Livingston Parish librarian Amanda Jones spoke out against book banning attempts in her parish’s library system, saying, “Censoring and relocating books and displays is harmful to our communi...
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Tx LT Gov Dan Patrick threatens librarians and schools with faulty, unvetted booklist. But librarians just want to get books to readers. @texastribune.org @txfreedomread.bsky.social www.texastribune.org/2026/09/04/t...
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Texas librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more, they say
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.
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