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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 5h

Ordered!!!!

That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 8h

Dressing as Portland Frog for Halloween. Nobody can stop me. 🤣

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 8h

My new motto is “What would Judy (Blume) do?”

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 9h

I was raised on sermons of love. “Love thy neighbor” wasn’t just a verse. It was a promise, but when I lived it, the voices got quiet and the hands turned away. It’s heartbreak when the lesson means more to you than those who taught it. That’s why people turn away from Christianity: the hypocrisy.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 19h

You can visit linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian for an update on my latest court victory!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 1d

#LetFreedomReadDay is TODAY!
#UniteAgainstBookBans with other advocates and take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship. Find resources, tools, and actions you can take in just 5 minutes at uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day @la-cac.org

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 1d

If you are ever in the Charlotte area, you MUST stop at Cleary’s in Mount Holly, NC. They have the best curated selection of children’s and YA stock I’ve ever seen. Thank you to Cleary’s and my dear friend Faith Huff for a wonderful evening!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 1d

What a dream to speak at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social owned by THE Ann Patchett. I had a wonderful conversation with my friend Lindsey, who is a stellar librarian in Nashville. So thankful!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 2d

Looking for a great cause? Support @anniesfoundation.bsky.social—they put books in the hands of those who need them most. anniesfoundation.com #BannedBooksWeek

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Idignola @bluebreezy.bsky.social · 3d

I’m afraid to keep speaking up in my own hometown about this. Amanda Jones courageously did it, suffered the consequences but kept on. Here’s to bold women to inspire all of us to keep speaking truth to bullshit 🎉

That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

Walked through the airport and saw my face in Time, on the cover of USA Today, and my book on the shelves. So surreal. I’m counting every blessing and grateful for all who stand for truth and intellectual freedom. They tried to silence me. Wrong one. Cheers to the haters! 🥂
#Invictus

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

Walked through the airport and saw my face in Time, on the cover of USA Today, and my book on the shelves. So surreal. I’m counting every blessing and grateful for all who stand for truth and intellectual freedom. They tried to silence me. Wrong one. Cheers to the haters! 🥂
#Invictus

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Drake University for our Fall Author Series event with Amanda Jones in celebration of Banned Books Week. Thank you to @cowleslib for bringing us in as a partner on the event.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

Congratulations to Terri and Iris!!!
#BannedBooksWeek

www.cbsnews.com/news/wyoming...

Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement

Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.

www.cbsnews.com

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

Sam Helmick and I met a celebrity tonight at Drake University. Meet Griff II, Drake University’s mascot!!!! He is 60 pounds of pure muscle and fell asleep while we spoke. 10/10 would recommend petting Griff.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

I’m feeling pretty good today. How about you?

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

Remember to speak out against book bans this week and EVERY week. We must protect our nation’s libraries. #BannedBooksWeek @la-cac.org

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

I’m going to post an update later today!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

Thank you!!!!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

Thank you for every bit of it every step of the way. 😭😭😭

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Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship @la-cac.org · 5d

If we care about intellectual freedom, we must protect not only the books, but the people who defend them. Congratulations to our co-founder @librarianjones.com on a well-deserved victory! @uabookbans.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social

Conservative bloggers to face Louisiana librarian again after court reverses lawsuit dismissal

Amanda Jones filed the lawsuit after a 2022 meeting of the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control, where discussions took place about restricting access to books that some attendees deemed inappro...

www.theadvocate.com

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 4d

Oh how the turn tables. 💅🏼

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

"Conservative bloggers to face Louisiana librarian again after court reverses lawsuit dismissal"

You're goddamn right, that librarian @librarianjones.com is getting the attempt at justice she so rightly deserves.

www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...

Conservative bloggers to face Louisiana librarian again after court reverses lawsuit dismissal

Amanda Jones filed the lawsuit after a 2022 meeting of the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control, where discussions took place about restricting access to books that some attendees deemed inappro...

www.theadvocate.com

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 5d

Lots of joy today!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 5d

Today’s just bananas! 🍌💅🏼

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 5d

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Tom Bober @captainlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Getting ready for my talk with @librarianjones.com next Wednesday at her St. Louis event with Left Bank Books. Want to hear us chat it up? Learn more (and register) here: www.left-bank.com/event/amanda...

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