That Librarian: Amanda Jones
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan-Defender of Wonder Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian
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 · 6d 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 · 3w ago“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
TikTok video by Shepherd Farms
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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!
The fight for our libraries and for intellectual freedom is just as real in California as in other states that we call out more frequently @fresnoland.bsky.social fresnoland.org/2026/06/26/a...
Fresno County to study privatizing its libraries
After debating LGBTQ materials at the Fresno County library, county officials are studying cost saving from a switch to private management.
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This week's book censorship news roundup is one of the longest in quite a while. That isn't usual for JULY. bookriot.com/12-more-book...
12 Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News for July 11, 2026
From the necessity to talk about sex in books to building voter guides to local elections, catch up on previous book censorship posts.
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“What can nearly 90 years of book challenges in Louisiana tell us about today's debates over censorship?” Check out this article by Louisiana librarian Janelle Zetty. scholarshub.louisiana.edu/ul_fac_schol...
A Historical Analysis of Book Challenges and Banning in Louisiana
This article explores the history of challenges and bans on library and school materials in Louisiana from 1938 to 2024. It provides context for recent legislation, particularly Act 436 of 2023. The a...
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E-rate is under threat and is important to our rural communities and small libraries. Please use this to speak up! action.ala.org/campaign/sav...
Tell Congress to Save Our E-Rate!
The FCC is raising questions about the existence of E-Rate. We need Congress to protect it. Take action today!
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With #AmericaSpeaks we are embracing dialectical discourse. Not everyone sees free expression and the history of the First Amendment the same way, and that’s okay. These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America. Add your voice at: pen.org/america-spea...
The best revenge is living well
That Librarian: Amanda Jones@librarianjones.com · last mo.The time for $1 and an apology has passed. They had almost four years to apologize. They also had four years to stop putting my name and lies in their mouths and they haven’t. THIS parent and librarian is done with that now. Meanwhile, I’m going to live my best life. For all of us. ✌️ #Invictus
“Twenty-first Judicial District Court Judge Erika Sledge of Livingston Parish on June 15 awarded Amanda Jones, a Livingston Parish school librarian, $50,979 to be paid by Citzens for a New Louisiana and Executive Director Michael Lunsford.” (1/2) www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/new...
My Apology from Ryan Thames
YouTube video by Amanda Jones
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🚨UPDATE🚨 The leader of the far-right group I've written about a few times now, Citizens for a New Louisiana, now has to pay over $50K in legal fees to Louisiana librarian Amanda Jones. Pretty big deal. Screenshot via @librarianjones.com :
Danny Cherry Jr (twitter/Insta/tiktok: @Deecherrywriter)@deecherrywriter.bsky.social · last yr.🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION 🚨 “Soft targets” That’s how CFNL refers to institutions like library boards, because they are easy to takeover. And that’s what they’ve tried to do, and they’ve tried to do it quietly. So I’ve spent the last year investigating them. antigravitymagazine.com/feature/citi...