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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 24m

It’s here: Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0. Expanded literacies (media, digital, AI, financial) + clearer edges to lead teaching, innovation, and equity. Get it now: FutureReadyLibrarians.org
#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

“The Librarians” examines the experiences of school librarians who have found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. https://to.pbs.org/46TqfiW

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Your right to read is being infringed upon, and librarians have become the first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Texas has become ground zero as sweeping book bans are adopted at an unprecedented rate.

Read More👉 ebx.sh/hwlQaW

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 1d

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

Students are *banned from the school library* so officials can go ban books.

This is EXACTLY what advocates warned.

bookriot.com/new-braunfel...

A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

bookriot.com

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 3d

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🌿📖 School librarians connect students to voices, stories, and traditions that honor Indigenous heritage and knowledge. https://bit.ly/4dI6ixg #IndigenousPeoplesDay #AASL

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 2d

Only 2️⃣ days until #AASL25! ❤️

Don't miss 2️⃣ of the special events at conference - the AASL Welcoming Session on Thursday, October 16th at 12:30 PM and the AASL Conference Celebration on Saturday, October 18th at 6:30 PM! ✌️

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 2d

Reminder: There is still time to register for #AASL25! Register today at national.aasl.org or on site in St. Louis. See you soon! 👋

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 4d

I promise you all will be fine!

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 4d

No need to bring stickers-just bring yourself!

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 4d

Don’t stress! Some folx have business cards, some make a digital card on Canva for others to take pictures of. Stickers are optional too!

Be ready to meet new people & connect 😊 See you soon!!

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you Rep. @raskin.house.gov for your resolution on the House floor recognizing #BannedBooksWeek!

We're grateful for the support of library champions in Congress who are showing up for libraries, library workers, and intellectual freedom.

Full resolution: raskin.house.gov/_cache/files...

Resolution: Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book
banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of
expression in the United States.
Whereas the overwhelming majority of voters in the United
States oppose book bans;
Whereas an overwhelming majority of voters in the United
States support educators teaching about the civil rights
movement, the history and experiences of Native Americans, enslaved Africans, immigrants facing discrimination, and the ongoing effects of racism;
Whereas an overwhelming majority of Americans are confident that their community’s public schools select appropriate books for students to read;

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 5d

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 7d

As we countdown to conference, let's hear from some of the folks who have been working hard behind the scenes to make #AASL25 happen. First up ... Jen Sturge, Conference Co-Chair!

Thank you, Jen! We'll see you in St. Louis 👋

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 7d

AASL has joined Reading Is Fundamental's national reading movement #RallytoRead! Check out the monthly read-alouds with acclaimed authors and exciting FREE literacy resources! Join the fun at RallytoRead.org! #RIF #ReadingIsFundamental

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 5d

Do you work at a library where Banned Books Week events/programs/displays were banned or curtailed? Tell me about it in this anonymous survey.

tinyurl.com/banning-bbw25

Black text on a red and black background. It reads "Has your library banned events, displays, talks, or anything else related to banned books week this year? Share your story anonymously." It includes the survey link: https://tinyurl.com/banning-bbw-25

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 6d

How to be an informed, pro-library, anti-book ban voter in upcoming fall elections (if you have them) and well into the future.

Don't just celebrate banned books. Don't just read banned books. VOTE to support the democratic institutions creating access to them.

bookriot.com/library-elec...

Be an Informed Pro-Library, Pro-Literary Voter Now: Book Censorship News, October 10, 2025

Elections in several states will be coming up throughout the months of October and November. Here's how to be a pro-library voter.

bookriot.com

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you Debbie! I wish I’d known you were there-I would have loved to connect

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 7d

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.*

Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library.

Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢

#BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky

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Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 7d

It’s me. Your favorite #bannedbooksweek curmudgeon. Just popping in to rain all over your caution tape.

#tlsky #tlskychat #librarians #skybrarians #edusky

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 8d

Has your library curtailed or outright banned anything related to Banned Books Week this year? I'm not talking that you're doing something else (i.e., freedom to read week). I'm talking YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING related to the topic.

Tell me about it anonymously --> tinyurl.com/banning-bbw25

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Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 7d

Agree 💯

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 8d

**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...

Image of lady justice beside a stack of books.

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 8d

💬 Ready to talk freedom to read? Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat celebrates #BannedBooksWeek at 8pm EST / 5pm PT! Preview the questions here: www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Slide promoting #TLSkyChat on October 8, 2025. Topic: “Banned Books Week.” Includes reminders to use #TLSkyChat, respond to Q1–Q3, and start replies with A1–A3. Text invites discussion on protecting the freedom to read. Resources at tlskychat.com.

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 9d

What an honor!

Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads.

@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 8d

📢Tomorrow’s #TLSkyChat dives into #BannedBooksWeek! Join me and @techielibgrl.com at 8pm EST / 5pm PT for conversation, advocacy, and community. Questions are up now 👉 www.tlskychat.com/schedule

#TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians #EduSky

Schedule | TLSkyChat

www.tlskychat.com

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