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TC 🌊 @hybrydzero.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

@readswithrachel.bsky.social @fortullos.bsky.social Please help with this. Would be great to see videos from y'all to spread the word.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Jodi Picoult saying "okay florida i see you" but not talking about the fact that the FL BOE can just tweet at superintendents to tell them to ban her books now, the way they just did to my superintendent about Trans Mission by Alex Bertie is telling me that no one is actually seeing Florida at all.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

How about all of you actually listen to the vast majority of HCPS parents like myself who have reiterated time and time and time again WE DONT WANT YOU PULLING BOOKS OFF THE SHELVES AND VIOLATING HCPS PROCESS. Fuck you.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Pasco county library system voted unanimously to keep Jacob's Missing Book by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman in the ADULT NON FICTION section today rather than move it to the children's section where it belongs. The meeting was ridiculous and disgusting.

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Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The Commissioner posted this “proof” without evidence that it was from a student profile within a FL school district’s account. These are reading lists from a public library’s account without access to read the books in app. Each account can develop unique reading challenges for their users.

Beanstack’s statement:

Beanstack @zoobeanreads on Twitter

We've reviewed the recent concerns raised by the Florida Commissioner and remain committed to supporting our districts in using Beanstack to grow a strong culture of reading, now and always.

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We are aware of the Florida Commissioner of Education's letter to public educators, instructing them to conform to state law when using the Beanstack platform. In that letter, he mentioned an incident of misuse. Upon further investigation, we determined that the event he referenced did not involve any school district's Beanstack account.

We believe that all Florida districts and charter schools are using our platform in accordance with applicable state regulations and do not provide access to materials that are not age- or developmentally-appropriate for students. Our personal opinions aside, we do not make policy recommendations to any of our government clients. Instead, we respectfully leave that duty to elected officials and their constituents.

We continue to stand ready to support all our school districts in leveraging Beanstack to motivate students to read and to grow a culture of reading.

Anastasios Kamoutsas
@StasiKamoutsas on Twitter

Instead of focusing on reading and math proficiency, this is the ideology that education platforms are trying to force upon our students.

Not on my watch.

Attached image shows two reading challenges: “Pride 365 Reading Challenge” for ages 13-17 and “Read Woke”

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

"They're not banning books they're removing explicit books from public schools" then whats this? Bc the public libraries in Hernando county are being changed by a small group who want to remove what they don't like, calling it "woke". That's not about public schools OR explicit content. #bookbans

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Moms for liberty keeps telling me this book isn't appropriate for public schools so I read it myself to be an informed parent. Now I have things to say about it. Wanna see my thoughts on Felix Ever After early? Join the free tier of my Bindery readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

For another birthday gift, please watch my new video where a guy (who might maybe resemble a real life politician maybe if you squint...) boinks a couch. youtu.be/kiBOzURnZRA

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PUSHIN' CUSHIONS is a RIDE

YouTube video by Reads with Rachel

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Yesterday was my birthday!!!! 🎉 🎂 I'd love if y'all could do these two things for me, as a gift. 1) I would love if you’d all join my Bindery (it’s free) readswithrachel.binderybooks.com And 2) please support your public library.

readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

Bindery Books

Welcome! I'm Rachel and I'm a bookish content creator o...

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Tomorrow is my birthday and as a gift to me, on my birthday, please support your public library.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I have forgotten to post here about my recent videos so here's a thread: I grabbed BULL MOON RISING by the horns. youtu.be/yuw4W8XhF3c

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I grabbed BULL MOON RISING by the HORNS

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I did a video explaining all that happened with the now infamous A Million Lives book festival. youtu.be/I2nVeYdzQDU

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BOOKTOKS FYRE FEST | A Million Li(v)es

YouTube video by Reads with Rachel

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

RYAN OH MY GOD YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO MURDER THEM LIKE THIS HAHAHAHA

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M. Maldonado 🇵🇷 @mmaldonado.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This year Im reading with purpose thanks to @readswithrachel.bsky.social bookclub… Banned books are often amplify marginalized voices & question harmful systems. In a time when books—especially those by marginalized authors—are being banned more than ever, reading them is an act of resistance.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Devil of the Deep is LIVE! This is our spring 2026 by @falenciajfwrites.bsky.social A Haitian fantasy about a mermaid, a pirate & a navy captain who have to work together to resist a cult’s efforts to reshape the world in the name of their colonizing religion. 👇🏾 bookshop.org/p/books/devi...

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

No house vote yet, so I am using the opportunity to show you what I mean when I say libraries are defunded 🔗 to take action: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Can I get a sense of urgency for libraries? ☎️ #forourlibraries #fundlibraries #libraries #library 🔗 to call: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Book banners: i only challenge books because all the books are porn! Also book banners: this middle grade book is inappropriate for kids in part because it mentions menstrual cramps

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Books with Black/brown characters and LGBTQ+ characters are getting banned because banning books is the first step towards banning people. Contact your local library and school board and tell them you support the freedom to read, for everyone.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Did you know Florida leads the nation in book bans (by a lot)? And that most of the bans come from just a handful of people? And that the books aren't "porn" as claimed, but just... books? Help Authors Against Book Bans (@aabbri.bsky.social) & @flfreedomread.bsky.social defend the freedom to read.

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✨💜 king 💜✨ @king-reinhardt.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I hope generative AI users realize they're disappointing Mr. Rogers 🥺😭

an image of mr. rogers looking disappointed and saying, "you know, your own imagination is far more wonderful"

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Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Now is the time to prepare for next year’s legislative session. Make sure you’re following @freedomreadproject.bsky.social to get alerted to articles just like this one!

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R. O. Kwon 권오경 @rokwon.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

i signed this! thank you to the organizers 🫧 writers with published books & people who work in publishing, including agents, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, & more, y’all can also sign the letter here: lithub.com/against-ai-a...

Against AI: An Open Letter From Writers to Publishers

“We want our publishers to stand with us. To make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines.”

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 29/06/2025

We're preparing another video about why your favs were banned. Tell me your favorite title, kind of book, author, franchise, or topic and I'll dig into the book banners' creepy spreadsheet and tell you what the weirdos thought made them worth banning.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Hey parents, don't forget to check out what your public library system is doing this summer for their summer reading program. Info is usually on their website. Ours is doing some awesome prizes this year. If you have transport, the library is a fun and free way to do activities together this summer.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Take your kid to the cat cafe this summer and leave without them guilt tripping you into adopting a cat Challenge level: impossible

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

🚨 Save US library funding 🚨 🔗: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Daniel, i am not a school librarian. I am a public schools parent.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Do you love supporting content creators who bully Marjorie Taylor Greene knockoffs? Join my bindery for just $5 a month and get early access to videos like me absolutely fucking dunking on moms 4 liberty who lie about the content of assassination classroom. readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Update to this post–now a manager has been fired over this. The library closed for a few days to handle the staff disruption. What an absolutely unnecessary mess, all facilitated by a handful of local bigots. www.theblacksheartimes.com/article/6692...

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Transgender book in kids summer reading display at library sets off big controversy

The Blackshear Times, Waycross Journal-Herald and The Brantley Beacon

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I made a video on the disdain towards negative book reviews. If you want to see it now, get early access on the free tier of my Bindery: readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Since we're having the "was their book actually banned?" conversation about that one tiktok couple, I want to put it out there that I want to use my platform to advocate for authors who have had their books actually challenged and banned as much as possible. (1/2)

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

As much as I adore everyone who nicely fights book bans, I appreciate people who also join me in being a petty dick about book banners. It was so fun to work with Ryan on this!

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jeffsolochek.bsky.social @jeffsolochek.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Florida school boards are heeding the State Board of Education's demands on library books. That story, plus the latest on university presidents, tuition, start times and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

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Florida schools start removing books deemed pornography by State Board

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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Sharon C. Cooper @sharonccooper.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

June 19, 1865 enslaved people were informed of their freedom (though some confederate territories didn't free their slaves until the 13th Amendment was put in place - Dec. 18, 1865). Still, we recognize Juneteenth (June 19th) as a day of recognition, restoration, and a celebration of freedom!

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I made the news and I'm cackling at the quote being used.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Who are book reviews for, in your opinion? What purpose do they serve?

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Has a negative review ever sold you on a book?

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

This is my resident county book banner Julie Gebhards saying tampa media specialists should be imprisoned for stocking books in libraries. Julie Gebhards isn't a public schools parent. Julie Gebhards wants media specialists imprisoned, but she gleefully voted for a 34 count felon.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

When i tell you I'm gonna rip into Van Ayres for letting this politician speak about my kids media specialist this way. Fuck yall. See you tuesday.

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Nicole L. Soper Gorden / Nicole Leland @nicolelsopergorden.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Calling all fantasy romance lovers! 💜 I'm looking for ARC readers for my sweet acespec fantasy romance novella. eARCs will start going out next week, and the book comes out July 28. More info available via my linktree in bio. #ReadSky #WriteSky #ARC #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Against an Alpine Sky - blurb. Stone has no heart…or does it? Talos is an artist, a naturalist, and a lithander—a person carved of stone. He lives with his brother but spends his days wandering the mountains and observing the natural world, not realizing how lonely he is. Maëlle is a human woman dreading her arranged marriage to a nobleman. While she doesn’t like her betrothed, she’s convinced herself it’s her duty to tolerate him. When Maëlle receives devastating personal news that makes her situation with her fiancé unsafe, she flees on her owl gryphon to the mountains—and into Talos’s life. As the gentle stone man and the strong, vibrant woman discover truths about themselves and each other, they feel the budding promise of something new, something bigger and more lasting than the mountains. But to embrace their happiness together, they’ll need to overcome Maëlle’s obligations, the censure of Talos’s brother, and most importantly, their own insecurities.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

New video: this pro choice book asks us to find common ground with anti choice people. Can we? youtu.be/wXj2xwBulf8

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THE WORST PRO CHOICE BOOK I ever read

YouTube video by Reads with Rachel

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