That Librarian: Amanda Jones
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan-Defender of Wonder Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian
PEN America commends ABC for taking a stand against the FCC’s abuse of power. The government can't threaten an outlet's ability to operate because it dislikes what that outlet says. A free press requires the ability to report without fear of retaliation. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of
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Back-to-School: Six Library Stories for 2026-27 Facing the challenges of another school year, these librarians and district leaders have set priorities and mapped out the road ahead. #Skybrarians #TLSky #EduSky www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
Back-to-School: Six Library Stories for 2026-27
Facing the challenges of another school year, these librarians and district leaders have set priorities and mapped out the road ahead.
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Ep 53 of The Your Story Matters Pod is live feat shero Amanda Jones, award winning librarian, author of best selling bk, That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning n USA & is feat n Emmy Award nom doc, The Librarians. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #EdBranding #YourStoryMatters
“Complaints about books have always existed and everyone has the right to file them..What is new, however, is that it is not individual people filing isolated complaints,” according to librarian Amanda Jones. dpa-international.com/trends-and-f...
'It's a crisis': The fight in the US over book bans | dpa international
The number of books banned from American libraries has skyrocketed since Donald Trump's first term. A Florida bookshop run by acclaimed author Lauren Groff puts the spotlight on the most targeted work...
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I know that I would benefit from reading these in community. I wonder if other librarians out there are interested in starting a Knox book club?
“You wouldn't try to ban books if you didn't think reading was important.” —Dr. Emily Knox Dr. Knox’s Book Banning in 21st Century America, and Foundations of Intellectual Freedom, are both essential reads for every librarian. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
'It's a crisis': The fight in the US over book bans
In Lauren Groff’s bookshop, banned books take centre stage. Anyone who walks through the front door of The Lynx sees the large dark-green shelf straight ahead with "Banned Books" written above it in b...
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“The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on.” www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur...
The War on Literature Depicted in ’The Librarians’ Is Still Being Waged
A year after the Kim Snyder-directed documentary premiered at Sundance, book-banning remains a resonant topic in the U.S. as related bills make their way through Congress.
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Sen. @ossoff.senate.gov on Navy sailors trying to jump ship due to horrific conditions: “We have to step back & recognize this entire war is based on lies... Iran still has uranium. Hormuz remains closed. A catastrophic failure by the commander in chief + his team.” (Follow: @acyn.bsky.social )
Changes to public school curricula. Lawsuits against universities. Late night TV hosts being targeted for jokes. These threats to free expression on the local, state, and national level have left many Americans anxious and alarmed. Read more at: pen.org/free-express... #AmericaSpeaks #FreeExpression
‘We’re Losing So Much’: ‘America Speaks’ About Free Expression Anxieties
Uncertainty continues to grow about who can speak freely in America today—and the costs for those who can’t.
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Honored to share that I’ll once again serve as LLA’s Louisiana Chapter Councilor to the ALA Council and Louisiana’s voting representative for libraries through 2029. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent our state.
Reposting both to share the eloquence of Amanda Jones and in support of my Librarian colleagues and friends (I work in Circ and we feel the effects, downstream).
That Librarian: Amanda Jones@librarianjones.com · 3w ago“The human toll on our profession has been devastating. Librarians are being stalked, harassed, fired, and driven from their careers.” publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/cens...
“The human toll on our profession has been devastating. Librarians are being stalked, harassed, fired, and driven from their careers.” publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/cens...
Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy - Publishing Perspectives
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read.
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At ALA Annual 2026, ALA Council passed a resolution calling for the adoption and recognition of the Librarians’ and Library Workers’ Bill of Rights, a landmark framework affirming the dignity, safety and professional rights of library workers across all sectors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pW49FN
"What is the first place people who are trying to get settled in a new city should visit? The library, of course! Here are just some of the benefits libraries can offer for anyone experiencing a new move:" buff.ly/B019GnA #Library #Libraries #Services #Resources #NewCity #1stPlaceToVisit
New In Your Community? Your Library Can Help!
A visit to your local library will help you turn your new community into your home
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The Missouri AG threatened Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia with total defunding and investigations if they read books with LGBTQ+ themes to kids in a Pride story hour. They did so anyway. Our latest story from s. Baum of one library's defiance against an oppressive Republican regime.
Missouri Library Defiantly Holds LGBTQ Story Hour Despite Funding and Legal State Threats
“This isn’t isolated to Missouri. It doesn’t end here if we don’t stop it here.”
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PEN America previously called upon the administration to “withdraw these subpoenas and end its campaign of intimidation against news organizations.” We are pleased to see that these subpoenas have been withdrawn. abcnews.com/US/new-york-...
DOJ agrees to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times journalists
Lawyers with the DOJ have agreed to unilaterally withdraw a series of subpoenas that sought to compel New York Times journalists to testify about their sources.
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As critic and journalist Ron Charles writes, the book banning legislation under consideration in Congress is dangerous and fundamentally flawed. More: https://roncharles.substack.com/p/the-book-banning-bill-that-wont-die Tell the Senate to reject censorship: https://action.ala.org/campaign/S4925/
The Book Banning Bill That Won’t Die
What looked like political theater is becoming a genuine threat to the freedom to read.
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Put Down the Phone, Pick Up a Book?| From the Editor www.slj.com/story/Put-Do...
Put Down the Phone, Pick Up a Book?| From the Editor
Early cell phone ban outcomes show promise, but concerns remain.
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Governor Janky Jeff, aka Cajun Liberace envoy to Greenland, is continuing to use educators as pawns and giving us the short end of the stick. Time for a recall. Find out more at louisianadeservesbetter.com. lailluminator.com/2026/07/21/l...
Landry says not all school districts have to give teacher stipends. Local leaders await more info. • Louisiana Illuminator
With classes starting next month, Louisiana school districts still don’t know how many of them, if any, will be exempt from having to pay $2,000 teacher stipends out of their existing state funds.
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As you prepare for the upcoming school year, be sure to get a planner like this one specifically geared towards school librarians. I have been using this planner each year since Kristina first created it. Thank you to Kristina and Demco! Get yours at www.demco.com/demco-school....
60 Middle Grade and Hi-Lo Titles for Every Type of Reader | SLJ 2026 Stars So Far slj.com/story/60-mid...
60 Middle Grade and Hi-Lo Titles for Every Type of Reader | SLJ 2026 Stars So Far
These picks include new entries from middle grade favorites such as Tae Keller, Gordon Korman, and Erin Entrada Kelly.
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Love Libraries! We may not have invented them, but they seem as foundational to our democracy as anything
That Librarian: Amanda Jones@librarianjones.com · last mo.“When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we’re not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a devastating message to students that their stories…and their very lives do not matter,” Jones said. publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/cens...
“When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we’re not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a devastating message to students that their stories…and their very lives do not matter,” Jones said. publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/cens...
Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy - Publishing Perspectives
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read.
publishingperspectives.com
The @obamafoundation.bsky.social has done such a beautiful job on the amazing Obama Presidential Center. I went recently to visit (and see my book in the Presidential Reading Room. Very moving and hopeful experience. More at www.linkedin.com/posts/amanda...
If you aren’t getting your gardening tips from Sarah, what are you even doing? Go follow her on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GTNAKa/
Deadheading Flowers and Climate Zones! #climatezones #fyp #deadheading #deadheadingflowers #flowers
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I’m on a plane and the captain just came out and welcomed aboard a man that served in WW2, Korea, AND Vietnam. He’s 101. Wow!!!!!
In today’s mail, signed by author @dannycaine.com in appreciation of my donation to @authorsabb.bsky.social In thumbing through, I saw mentions of my pals @librarianjones.com and @cameronsamuels.bsky.social plus a terrific description of book banners: “unqualified fanatics.” Can’t wait to read!
