Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans
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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans is a state affiliate of Authors Against Book Bans, book creators fighting for our freedom to read. #MassFreedomToRead https://www.massfreedomtoread.org/ www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
Does your state need Freedom to Read legislation? Take this handy quiz to find out: Question 1: Yes it does. With Mass & New York poised to join Rhode Island with recently passed Freedom to Read legislation it's a great time to start advocating for similar legislation in your state. Here's why...
The House overwhelmingly passed protections for the right to read! The next step is reconcilliation. We need to push to include the protections for authors that were in the Senate bill but not the House bill.
Mass. House overwhelmingly passes bill to guard against book bans in school libraries - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts House lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill that would standardize how books are added and removed from Massachusetts school libraries.
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Today the MA House passed "An Act Regarding Free Expression!" I’ve been working w/ peers from MA @authorsabb.bsky.social & #MassachusettsFreedomToRead Coalition for the last year. The MA Senate passed the bill last fall. I can’t wait to see Governor Healy sign it into law! #FreedomToRead #mapoli
It passed the House!!!! www.instagram.com/p/DZbIlAlOYp...
Mass Freedom To Read on Instagram: "We’re delighted to announce that today the Massachusetts House passed H.3594, “An Act Regarding Free Expression,” in an overwhelming show of support. Now that it’s...
107 likes, 2 comments - massfreedomtoread on June 10, 2026: "We’re delighted to announce that today the Massachusetts House passed H.3594, “An Act Regarding Free Expression,” in an overwhelming show o...
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It's not said nearly enough that this work is often...A LOT OF FUN
Larisa@thelolrus.bsky.social · 2mo agoThank you to @massaabb.bsky.social for helping Mass Freedom to Read table at Boston Pride for the People on Saturday! We got to talk to so many festivalgoers about H.3594, the Massachusetts freedom to read bill, and got a ton of postcards to representatives signed. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈📚
Come say hi to Mass Freedom to Read at Boston Pride or Watertown Pride on Saturday! We’ll have postcards to sign to tell your rep we want this Freedom to Read bill passed. 🏳️🌈✍️
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe're making our big push to pass H.3594 out of the House before the end of the legislative session, to protect the right to read in Mass. It can be easy to believe reading is safe in Mass but as deep blue as it is, we still have groups like Massachusetts Informed Parents...
We're making our big push to pass H.3594 out of the House before the end of the legislative session, to protect the right to read in Mass. It can be easy to believe reading is safe in Mass but as deep blue as it is, we still have groups like Massachusetts Informed Parents...
Wrote to him & cc'd our excellent rep @sabadosama.bsky.social Apologized to them if my email was as annoying to them as it is to me. I thought Freedom to Read was one of those things this country gets so excited about. Freedom! Independence! Choose your own books! Not hard.
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe legislative year ends on July 31, which means time is running out to protect the freedom to read in Massachusetts. Here’s how you can help: Email your State Rep 1 more time, & copy the Chair of the Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee, Rep Aaron Michlewitz! (Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov)
Tell them this is a chance for MA to lead in education and to push back on Trump's agenda--not only symbolically but practically!
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe legislative year ends on July 31, which means time is running out to protect the freedom to read in Massachusetts. Here’s how you can help: Email your State Rep 1 more time, & copy the Chair of the Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee, Rep Aaron Michlewitz! (Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov)
The legislative year ends on July 31, which means time is running out to protect the freedom to read in Massachusetts. Here’s how you can help: Email your State Rep 1 more time, & copy the Chair of the Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee, Rep Aaron Michlewitz! (Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov)
Our H.3594 An Act Regarding Free Expression has still not come up for a vote at the House, so that means it's time to become the most annoying person at the meeting. Call again. Ask for an update. Ask why it's taking so long. Ask for a public statement. Ask ask ask ask. Remember, they work for us.
The great Grace Lin on the senselessness of book bans and the harm they do do everyone in the world of books. We can protect ourselves here in Massachusetts by passing H.3594. Tell your House Rep to support it!
Guest columnist Grace Lin: Book bans harm authors and their readers in surprising and insidious ways - Daily Hampshire Gazette
For the last 27 years, I’ve written and illustrated books for children. While my books have not been banned in my home state of Massachusetts, they’ve been banned in other states, and that fact has…
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Whether from the Federal government, national organizations, or local extremists, the threat of book bans isn't going away soon. But Mass can take a significant step towards protecting our librarians, teachers, and children by passing H.3594
Authors, free speech advocates rally for reading rights in Massachusetts - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Authors, librarians and free speech advocates gathered at the State House on Tuesday to support "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which would declare that no material could be removed from school…
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Every time a book gets pulled from a library because someone object to its content, a kid just trying to survive loses a vital resource. Kids can't survive on our hopes & assumptions. They need real protection. Urge your House Rep to support H.3594.
Books saved me. Don’t let them be banned. - The Boston Globe
My memoir shows kids they’re not alone. Massachusetts lawmakers must protect that lifeline.
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If you weren't able to make our Day of Advocacy you can see the full press briefing here. But, you know who really needs to see the briefing? Our state reps who need to push this out of committee! Send them the link in your next email to them.
Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day Press Briefing — Mass Freedom To Read
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Mass Freedom to Read coalition gathered at the State House in Boston to advocate for H.3594, An Act Regarding Free Expression. Coalition volunteers met with…
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Fundraiser for librarian Luanne James, who stood up to her rightwing library board that demanded she remove kids books with any trace of LBGTQ+ characters or content. "I will not comply." They sacked her and cops escorted her out. She's a hero. This banned author just donated.
Donate to Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need, organized by Dianne M
On March 30th, the Rutherford County Library Board terminated Luanne James from her pos… Dianne M needs your support for Help Luanne James in Her Time of Need
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Yo! It's the first day of April, which means it's the first day of National Poetry Month! Do you need a recommendation for some poetry? Hit us up!
We need to push for a vote on H.3594 An Act Regarding Free Expression to—and soon—as discussions will likely turn toward budgets in April. You can use this form to contact your Rep.
Protect the Freedom to Read in Massachusetts!
The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee is currently reviewing a bill that will protect against book bans in public schools and libraries and we need your help ensuring it passes!
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We had a great day of advocacy on March 10th! Thank you to everyone who showed up that day, promoted the event, and, of course, contacted their Senators. Watch the press conference here
Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day Press Briefing — Mass Freedom To Read
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Mass Freedom to Read coalition gathered at the State House in Boston to advocate for H.3594, An Act Regarding Free Expression. Coalition volunteers met with…
massfreedomtoread.org
Last week, we spent a day advocating for the MA House to pass “An Act Regarding Free Expression.” MA residents: please call and write your your Reps. Tell them to ask the Chair of House Ways and Means to bring it to a vote! #FreedomToRead #AABB @massaabb.bsky.social
Authors, free speech advocates rally for reading rights in Massachusetts - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Authors, librarians and free speech advocates gathered at the State House on Tuesday to support "An Act Regarding Free Expression," which would declare that no material could be removed from school an...
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This is why we need the MA Freedom to Read bill passed. Someone in Falmouth bragging about getting Let's Talk About It - an educational TEEN comic - moved to adult, and admitting to misusing library collections, because they're prudes and bigots. This shouldn't be possible. @massaabb.bsky.social
Have you done this yet Massachusetts friends? It takes only a few seconds. #kidlit #writers #booksky #bookbans
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe official day of advocacy may be wrapping up, but that doesn't mean it's too late to send an email to your state rep, especially when we've made it so easy!
What a great day advocating for the freedom to read at the MA State House! Thank you to @massaabb.bsky.social and all the other coalition members who made it happen. Let’s pass this bill!
The official day of advocacy may be wrapping up, but that doesn't mean it's too late to send an email to your state rep, especially when we've made it so easy!
Protect the Freedom to Read in Massachusetts!
The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee is currently reviewing a bill that will protect against book bans in public schools and libraries and we need your help ensuring it passes!
act.pen.org
I just did this. It took less than two minutes. Please take a moment to contact your state rep to ask them to support this bill.
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 5mo agoContacting your legislators to ask them to support H.3594 with this handy email tool:
On March 10th, AABB, together with the Mass Freedom to Read Coalition, is hosting a Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day at the State House and online. That's 1 week from today! We invite you to participate virtually by...
Massachusetts! Today @massaabb.bsky.social members are at the State House for a day of advocacy. Contact your reps and watch the 1230 press conference here www.instagram.com/nosycrow?igs...
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Massachusetts friends, read this thread and help get this important bill passed!
Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social · 5mo agoOn March 10th, AABB, together with the Mass Freedom to Read Coalition, is hosting a Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day at the State House and online. That's 1 week from today! We invite you to participate virtually by...
On March 10th, AABB, together with the Mass Freedom to Read Coalition, is hosting a Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day at the State House and online. That's 1 week from today! We invite you to participate virtually by...