Another wonderful article by Jess DeCourcy Hinds and I am happy to see so many librarians that I’m honored to know, being recognized!
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I love how my local #Indiebookstore created a webpage so people can purchase signed copies of my book AND let me post lists of my favorite books. #ShopLocal
cavalierhousebooks.com/thatlibrarian
ACTION ALERT: H.R. 7661 threatens school libraries & takes away parents' rights to guide their children's reading. If it passes, public #libraries are next.
Protect #Democracy. Protect #freadom.
If you live in #Louisiana, take 30 seconds to email your Rep here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship proudly endorses Becky Calzada for #ALA President and stands with her vision for strong #libraries, empowered #librarians, and communities where every reader is respected.
Find out more about Becky at: sites.google.com/view/becky4l...
Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read.
action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
It's March, so it feels appropriate to promote my anthology HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. This young adult collection of 37 essays, lists, comics, and art explores the angles and nuances of feminism.
Grab a copy from your favorite retailer: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kelly...
I’m fortunate to know all candidates in the AASL elections, so I’m stepping back from endorsements except for one. All 3 running would be amazing as Sec/Treas but I want to recognize @captainlibrary.bsky.social: a mentor, collaborator, and friend for years. I’m proud to support him with my vote.
Becky Calzada for ALA President
Libraries are under attack and Becky is a fearless defender of intellectual freedom and the right to read, standing strong for libraries and the communities we serve. Becky leads with courage, clarity, and conviction. I am proud to vote for Becky!
If you live in Louisiana, click this link from @la-cac.org to send a letter to your U.S. Representative. Say NO to book bans.
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
@ydlouisiana.bsky.social @lademos.bsky.social @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social
Thank you, Kathy!!!
blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: Call. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661.
We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.
Following the lies and hatred targeting trans folks during the State of the Union Address, numerous republican House representatives introduced a bill that would create A NATIONWIDE BOOK BAN.
Here's what it is and what to do: bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
Thank you for your support @libro.fm! ❤️
Donate $15 or more this week to your local public library, library Friends group, or to ALA and receive a free audiobook credit!
Give to ALA here: bit.ly/4rFew1l
For real.
States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations abcnews.com/Health/wireS...
Public library access in #Louisiana is at a critical moment.
A recent AG opinion could change how #access to books is handled.
Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship is fighting to protect the #freedomtoread.
Learn why at www.la-cac.org/on-the-inter...
Share to help others stay informed!
You, an individual, cannot "fix" the whole world. You can act at the scale of your life. You should act at the scale of your life.
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I spent almost all day traveling to New Jersey yesterday. After speaking this morning, I’ll have spent most of today in a plane to get home. But let me tell y’all….I love NJ librarians! I got to see friends even if it was just for a few minutes. Thank you to NJASL and NJLA for inviting me to speak.
Amanda (cont'd): I'm living the way I was raised. The folks coming after me are the ones who are not practicing what they preach.
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#NJASL26
Facts
Q to @librarianjones.com: You were raised in a very conservative tradition. What caused you to change?
Amanda: I didn't. I was raised to love others, help people, be a good Samaritan, love our country, stand up for the Constitution. That's what I'm doing...
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#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
You know they talk about the touchdown they made in high school in ‘86.
I’m not sure I want to take health advice from Mr. Cocaine and Mr. Coors Light.
Stephen Colbert responds to CBS disputing his claims that he was barred from airing the James Talarico interview:
"And for the lawyers to release this without even talking to me is really surprising. I don’t even know what to do with this crap. Hold on."
He then picks it up with a dog poop bag.
Four people on a stage
Conversation with @sassylibrarian.bsky.social and @librarianjones.com after a viewing of The Librarians
The Penguin Young Readers School & Library team is back to share more reviews from their all-new Penguin TBR (To Be Reviewed): Teen Galley Program. Read what teens and librarians had to say about some highly anticipated titles: hubs.la/Q043bwbs0
Utah's banned a book published in 1998 from every single public school in the state.
You know, a book those banners probably had on shelves when they were in high school and it wasn't an issue then.
When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content."
#independentlens #PBS
