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This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news. Here's the story, and here's what you can be doing about it. These are YOUR RIGHTS that the states want to steal from you. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

The Blueprint of Censorship In 2026 Is Florida, Right Now

This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news.

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New: ALA and @aaslala.bsky.social welcome the reintroduction of the Right to Read Act by @reed.senate.gov and Rep. Adelita Grijalva! This legislation would help ensure that all students have access to a school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. More: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

TY to #Arizona D-07 Rep @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social & Senator Jack Reed 4introducing Right to Read Act (12/4/25) to "close gaps in access" to #schoollibrary resources & "surge federal investment" to increase Ss literacy @aaslala.bsky.social #TLSky #EduSky grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases

Press Releases | Representative Adelita Grijalva

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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month. This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory! Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

**NEW** Today, the ACLU of South Carolina filed a lawsuit on behalf of public school students and school librarians. They're challenging the constitutionality of the state's book banning law and a memo outlining the state's content censorship policy. bookriot.com/aclu-sc-laws...

Join me at Policy as an Advocacy Tool: Tips for Booksellers, Librarians, and Community Advocates publicschoolstrong.controlshift.app/events/polic...

Policy as an Advocacy Tool: Tips for Booksellers, Librarians, and Community Advocates

Policy can be a powerful tool when fighting censorship in bookstores, libraries, and other places communities rely on to access information. Join experts in building and implementing policies for book...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opened ALA's 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia with advice for young adults, from handling bullies to admitting when you're wrong. #ALAAC25

Tools of Empowerment | American Libraries Magazine

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opens ALA's 2025 Annual Conference in Philadelphia with a discussion of her young adult memoir, True Gretch.

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How can YOU Show Up #ForOurLibraries? We've got you covered. Here are three steps you can take RIGHT NOW at ala.org/showup 1: Speak out, tell Congress to Fund Libraries 2: Spread the word, share the campaign with your community 3: Help sustain ALA's work, because the fight isn't free #ALAAC25

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Speakers highlight the biggest challenges facing library advocacy in the months ahead. Federal funding for libraries is a critical support system that enables programs and resources nationwide. That's why we're mobilizing advocates to show up. Learn more: ala.org/showup #ALAAC25 #ForOurLibraries

The applause says it all. Thank you, Dr. Carla Hayden. #ALAAC25

I looking forward to connecting with school library colleagues at #aasl25. Honored to be presenting with Molly Dettmann! #L4L

Harassment Crisis! 24% of school librarians were harassed over books this year—30% at high schools. When did protecting young minds become a contact sport? www.slj.com/story/Nearly... #slj.com #librariesforeveryone #assaultonbooks #fREADomtoread #librariansunderffire

Nearly a Quarter of School Librarians Have Experienced Harassment Over Books | SLJ Censorship Survey

Twenty-four percent of school librarians have been harassed this past year over books or displays in their library. That’s according to a recent SLJ survey, which found the rate even higher among high...

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Join me at People’s Town Hall 7th CD with special guest Sen. Elissa Slotkin midems.controlshift.app/events/7th-c...

People’s Town Hall 7th CD with special guest Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Join us for the People’s Town Hall in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District with Senator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet on Friday, June 6th to tell your stories about how you ...

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#librarian Christine Beachler and Dr. Hoeve share their strategies for fighting book banners. #library Special offer from Junior Library Guild apple.co/4di138F

Under Attack and Fighting Back

Podcast Episode · School Librarians United with Amy Hermon · 05/16/2025 · 1h 15m

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For 225 years, the Library of Congress has collected America’s stories and kept Congress informed. The American Library Association stands with America’s library.

Another librarian is standing up for herself! If you feel led to do so, consider giving up a snack/treat this week and donating that $5 to my friend Christine. www.gofundme.com/f/legal-supp...

Donate to Legal Fees for Librarian Christine Beachler, organized by Michelle Vanallsburg

No one should be consistently attacked for doing their job as a schoo… Michelle Vanallsburg needs your support for Legal Fees for Librarian Christine Beachler

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Outrage and Calls to Action After President Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Outrage and Calls to Action After President Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Members of Congress, authors, and librarians express their anger over Hayden's removal.

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NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work. Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...

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We need EVERY library advocate to raise their voice in support of library funding. Take action NOW, call Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries

NEW: A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the gutting of the Institute of Museum & Library Services is likely unlawful. This is the SECOND federal court to rule against the slashing of the only federal agency dedicated to library funding. Learn about ALA's own legal case: ala.org/IMLS-lawsuit

🚨 Today, a federal court granted a temporary restraining order to halt the administration’s dismantling of IMLS—a direct result of the lawsuit filed by ALA and @afscme.bsky.social. www.ala.org/news/2025/05... #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Happy Independent Bookstore Day 📚 Not everyone can always get to their library. It’s important for kids, for people to build their home libraries. To discover books they love so much they reread them over and over and over again. Enter one of the library’s greatest friends… the indie bookstore 💛

I'm glad local NPR is covering the pro-book ban law under consideration in New Hampshire, but it's frustrating that it continues to present "both sides" as if one of those sides is not totally lying. THERE IS NO "TRIPLE-X STUFF" IN SCHOOLS. They should say that. www.wbur.org/news/2025/04...

New Hampshire lawmakers debate a book ban that could punish teachers, librarians

A bill to restrict or ban student access to some books puts New Hampshire smack in the middle of a major battle in America's culture wars.

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And the students are fighting back. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Students at Pentagon schools sue Hegseth over book bans on race and gender

Lawsuit argues that culling library books prevents children from learning about health, hygiene, biology and abuse

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Today, Rhode Island library advocates attended the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by 21 state Attorneys General to halt the President's dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Thank you to the Attorneys General showing up #ForOurLibraries. Use your own voice: ala.org/showup

A lawsuit filed against Rockford (MI) Public Schools (RPS) over 14 library books described as “sexually explicit” has been dismissed by the Court of Appeals. (Wood TV) www.slj.com/story/Studen...

Libraries are for everyone! I oppose the Trump Admin’s efforts to ban books, eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), & slash funding for public libraries that would cut services. Let’s keep libraries free, accessible & welcoming to all!

Thank you to everyone who made #NationalLibraryWeek 2025 memorable! Special thanks to Honorary Chairs @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social and our friends at Scholastic. Libraries are essential—now more than ever—and with your support, they’ll thrive for generations to come. 💙📚