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

We learned a lot and developed a lot of skills fighting for this legislation. Now that it's law we can apply those skills to other fights. Celebrate. Recover. Find the next fight.

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

5. Finally, the new law that passed is great, but it's not perfect! For example, there could be stronger protections for authors themselves. Furthermore, there will be flaws in the law that we won't see until it's been on the books for a few years. So, there will be more here.

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

4. Uplift the authors and communities that are the most frequent targets of book bans. Keep an eye out for banned books drives. Fill Little Free Libraries with them. Check them out from libraries. Buy them from indie bookstores. Read them to the young people in your life.

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

3. If you've got time & energy, adopt another district where there's a right to read fight (There are plenty of them!). Connect with organizations already doing the work to find out what they need.

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

2. If you've got some extra $$$ think about donating to one of the freedom to read organizations in the battleground states like @flfreedomread.bsky.social or @txfreedomread.bsky.social. You can also donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social

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

1. Any law one legislature passes, the next legislature can repeal! So the number one thing we are all going to do is pay attention to state and municipal elections forever and ever and ever. It's just one of the requirements for the job of being a citizen...

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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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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

What's next for Right to Read activists in Mass? Well, you could adopt one of the districts represented by someone who sponsored federal book banning legislation. Donate. Volunteer. Maybe you have friends or family in one of these districts you can connect with.

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Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A big day for our state, including our team from @massaabb.bsky.social and the entire #MassFreedomToRead coalition!

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On Monday, Massachusetts became the latest state to pass right to read legislation. Big congratulations to @massaabb.bsky.social and everyone else who worked to pass this legislation! Let's take a look at a few highlights of this new law...

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#HBOutoftheBox: We're celebrating good books news with the signing of the Massachusetts Freedom to Read bill on Monday www.hbook.com/story/good-b... #MassFreedomtoRead #kidlit #yalit @massaabb.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

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Good Books News from the Massachusetts State Legislature

On August 10, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healeysignedinto law

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Yesterday, Governor Healey signed An Act Regarding Free Expression at Franklin Public Library (America's first public library, y'know)! This bill defends the right to read, to access information, and protects library workers across the Commonwealth. #libraries 📚 mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-re...

Maura Healy signing surrounded by advocates

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Sarah S. Brannen @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A fun and gratifying event today at the oldest public library in the US, in Franklin, Mass. as governor Maura Healey signed the Massachusetts Freedom to Read Bill. The speeches were all really good. And kudos to @authorsabb.bsky.social and @massaabb.bsky.social for years of hard work.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We've been quiet for a bit, but are now back with good news! An Act Regarding Free Expression is on Governor Healey's desk! We're looking forward to celebrating soon, but until then, feel free to contact the governor's office and urge her to sign it ASAP. Almost there!

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Does your state need Freedom to Read legislation? Take this handy quiz to find out: Question 1: Yes it does. With Mass & New York poised to join Rhode Island with recently passed Freedom to Read legislation it's a great time to start advocating for similar legislation in your state. Here's why...

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Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Today the MA House passed "An Act Regarding Free Expression!" I’ve been working w/ peers from MA @authorsabb.bsky.social & #MassachusettsFreedomToRead Coalition for the last year. The MA Senate passed the bill last fall. I can’t wait to see Governor Healy sign it into law! #FreedomToRead #mapoli

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It's not said nearly enough that this work is often...A LOT OF FUN

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Larisa @thelolrus.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Come say hi to Mass Freedom to Read at Boston Pride or Watertown Pride on Saturday! We’ll have postcards to sign to tell your rep we want this Freedom to Read bill passed. 🏳️‍🌈✍️

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

They believe "MA public schools are sexualizing and indoctrinating kids," and are working to decide what book OUR kids have access to in their schools & what teachers can teach to OUR kids. Passing H.3594/S.2328 will help protect our teachers, librarians, & kids.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We're making our big push to pass H.3594 out of the House before the end of the legislative session, to protect the right to read in Mass. It can be easy to believe reading is safe in Mass but as deep blue as it is, we still have groups like Massachusetts Informed Parents...

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Gavin, Small Beer (closed due to long covid), &c. @gavingrant.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Wrote to him & cc'd our excellent rep @sabadosama.bsky.social Apologized to them if my email was as annoying to them as it is to me. I thought Freedom to Read was one of those things this country gets so excited about. Freedom! Independence! Choose your own books! Not hard.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Tell them this is a chance for MA to lead in education and to push back on Trump's agenda--not only symbolically but practically!

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The legislative year ends on July 31, which means time is running out to protect the freedom to read in Massachusetts. Here’s how you can help: Email your State Rep 1 more time, & copy the Chair of the Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee, Rep Aaron Michlewitz! (Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov)

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our H.3594 An Act Regarding Free Expression has still not come up for a vote at the House, so that means it's time to become the most annoying person at the meeting. Call again. Ask for an update. Ask why it's taking so long. Ask for a public statement. Ask ask ask ask. Remember, they work for us.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Every time a book gets pulled from a library because someone object to its content, a kid just trying to survive loses a vital resource. Kids can't survive on our hopes & assumptions. They need real protection. Urge your House Rep to support H.3594.

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Books saved me. Don’t let them be banned. - The Boston Globe

My memoir shows kids they’re not alone. Massachusetts lawmakers must protect that lifeline.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

If you weren't able to make our Day of Advocacy you can see the full press briefing here. But, you know who really needs to see the briefing? Our state reps who need to push this out of committee! Send them the link in your next email to them.

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Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day Press Briefing — Mass Freedom To Read

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Mass Freedom to Read coalition gathered at the State House in Boston to advocate for H.3594, An Act Regarding Free Expression. Coalition volunteers met with…

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Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Fundraiser for librarian Luanne James, who stood up to her rightwing library board that demanded she remove kids books with any trace of LBGTQ+ characters or content. "I will not comply." They sacked her and cops escorted her out. She's a hero. This banned author just donated.

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Donate to Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need, organized by Dianne M

On March 30th, the Rutherford County Library Board terminated Luanne James from her pos… Dianne M needs your support for Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Yo! It's the first day of April, which means it's the first day of National Poetry Month! Do you need a recommendation for some poetry? Hit us up!

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Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Last week, we spent a day advocating for the MA House to pass “An Act Regarding Free Expression.” MA residents: please call and write your your Reps. Tell them to ask the Chair of House Ways and Means to bring it to a vote! #FreedomToRead #AABB @massaabb.bsky.social

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Authors, free speech advocates rally for reading rights in Massachusetts - Daily Hampshire Gazette

Authors, librarians and free speech advocates gathered at the State House on Tuesday to support "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which would declare that no material could be removed from school an...

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This is why we need the MA Freedom to Read bill passed. Someone in Falmouth bragging about getting Let's Talk About It - an educational TEEN comic - moved to adult, and admitting to misusing library collections, because they're prudes and bigots. This shouldn't be possible. @massaabb.bsky.social

Screenshot of a tweet from "Deedee"

We got "Let's Talk About It" moved from the YA section to the adult section in Falmouth MA.
Although it's still in the YA throughout other Cape Libraries.
We may or may not be holding a few copies hostage. 😉
(YA was defined as "middle-school and up.")

Includes an out of context weird mark up of the book

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TJ Alexander (they/them) @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

And while I have Boston's attn......

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Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Have you done this yet Massachusetts friends? It takes only a few seconds. #kidlit #writers #booksky #bookbans

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Larisa @thelolrus.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

What a great day advocating for the freedom to read at the MA State House! Thank you to @massaabb.bsky.social and all the other coalition members who made it happen. Let’s pass this bill!

People entering the Freedom to Read advocacy day room. There are signs on the doors saying “Vote yes on H.3594” and “Together we oppose book bans.”

Two people from Candlewick Press pose at their table with a sign reading “Together we oppose book bans.”

Some of the books at the Mass Authors Against Book Bans table. All of these books have been banned or challenged.

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Kate Cochrane (she/her) @katebcochrane.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I just did this. It took less than two minutes. Please take a moment to contact your state rep to ask them to support this bill.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

On March 10th, AABB, together with the Mass Freedom to Read Coalition, is hosting a Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day at the State House and online. That's 1 week from today! We invite you to participate virtually by...

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Massachusetts! Today @massaabb.bsky.social members are at the State House for a day of advocacy. Contact your reps and watch the 1230 press conference here www.instagram.com/nosycrow?igs...

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Katherine Thorne @sparklemarkers.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Massachusetts friends, read this thread and help get this important bill passed!

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We are getting closer to the finish line, and as the days get longer and the birds start to return home to Massachusetts, let's make sure every voice gets heard, and every story can be told. Onward!

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Urging everyone you know who cares about free expression -- parents, educators, booksellers, readers, faith leaders, neighbors, etc., -- to sign up for Mass Freedom to Read’s newsletter and take action to contact their legislators in support of this bill

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Mass Freedom To Read

Mass Freedom to Read is a coalition of Massachusetts parents and readers, authors and creators, libraries, booksellers, and publishers. We believe that freedom of expression, including the freedom to…

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Tuning in to our press conference on the Mass Freedom to Read Instagram Live at 12:30 pm on March 10th and following along all day to share our posts with your community & representatives: www.instagram.com/massfreedomt...

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