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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 2h

Are you attending a #NoKings protest in Mass on Saturday? If you bring a Right to Read sign, share a picture with us! We'll repost all pics with alt-text so the Skyline is full!

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 21h

Do you know if your state representatives support the right to read legislation? If so have they made any public statements? Seems like they should

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 23h

Not sure how you can best help protect the right to read? United Against Books Bans has put together this fun quiz to help you figure out what type of advocate your are!

What is Your Freedom to Read Advocate Personality?

It takes all of us to fight for the freedom to read. Take this quiz to assess your unique strengths and preferences and uncover your individual advocacy style. At the end of this quiz, you'll find out specific actions you can take immediately, based on your advocacy style.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 1d

Can't believe we let NEW YORK deliver a Right to Read bill to their governor before we did! :)

Gov. Hochul, give NY students the freedom to read what they want - NYCLU

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 2d

Are you an author or illustrator living in Massachusetts & want to help pass right to read legislation here? Join Authors Against Book Bans and then connect with the Massachusetts chapter. You'll have access to a discord with tons of resources & get newsletters with action items, info, & more.

AABB Author Sign-Up Form

Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors…

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 3d

Had to move today's Worcester Public Library + Worcester Cinema screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social to the main area of the building because the Banx Room wasn't big enough!

Stop by between 2 and 4 pm for postcard writing screenprinting, and more w/ @massaabb.bsky.social!

#BannedBooksWeek

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 4d

The Worcester Public Library hosts Cookies, Coffee & Controversy on Sat 10/11 from 2-4PM We'll be there to discuss Freedom to Read legislation and the impact of book challenges in Massachusetts. #BannedBooksWeek

Cookies, Coffee & Controversy

Celebrate Banned Books Week! Browse a selection of banned books, join us for a read-in with light refreshments, write a postcard to your legislator, and screen print a tote bag to take home.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 5d

High Five Books in Florence, MA presents Snacks & Social Justice Fri Oct 10th 5:30pm - 7:00pm #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Books Week: Snacks & Social Justice

Fri 10 Oct, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM [EDT]: Join us for an evening of family activism in celebration of Banned Books Week! This legislative session, two Freedom to Read bills are being voted on by the MA…

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 6d

It is a beautiful fall day in Camberville today! Which means it's a great day to walk around adding banned books to Little Free Libraries for #BannedBooksWeek (It's probably nice enough where are you too!) Find ones near you here: littlefreelibrary.org/map/

Little Free Library World Map - Little Free Library

Find Little Free Libraries near you on the world map. Share your location to see little libraries in your area, or search by city, state/province, zip code, or country.

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FilmSnobbery - Nic LaRue @filmsnobbery.com · 6d

I was interviewed recently for a #BannedBooksWeek event I'm helping out with in my capacity as co-leader for @massaabb.bsky.social by @worcestermagazine.bsky.social
Here's the link to the article I'm quoted in:
www.worcestermag.com/story/entert...

'A library should have something for everyone': Library sets events for Banned Books Week

In honor of "Band Books Week," the Worcester Public Library will celebrate “the freedom to read” all afternoon on Oct. 11.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 6d

Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square hosts Books Not Banned: Stories Under Threat, Communities in Action Thursday Oct 9th 6:00 PM-8:00 PM #BannedBooksWeek

Books Not Banned: Stories Under Threat, Communities in Action | Lovestruck Books

Lovestruck Books is Cambridge's first-of-its-kind romance bookstore, celebrating love in all its forms. Discover expertly curated romance novels, a welcoming café and wine bar, romantic merchandise,…

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Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social · 7d

Great thread on supporting Banned Books Week!

Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 8d

Hello #BookSky Are you still figuring out what you're doing for #BannedBooksWeek We'll help! Here's a framework for you:
1 Event or
1 Organization or
1 Person
Here's what we mean...

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 8d

Readers of all ages are invited to drop in at the Westwood Public Library between 6 and 8:30pm on October 8 to browse our selection of banned books, nosh on some snacks, and settle down for some silent reading. #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Book Week Silent Read-a-thon

In recognition of Banned Book Week, we are holding a Banned Book Read-a-thon! Readers of all ages are invited to drop in between 6 and 8:30pm to browse our selection of banned...

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 8d

Share widely. Contact your electeds. Get this legislation over the finish line.

It's time for the MA legislature to pass a Freedom to Read bill that protects librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. I support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328).

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 8d

Hello #BookSky Are you still figuring out what you're doing for #BannedBooksWeek We'll help! Here's a framework for you:
1 Event or
1 Organization or
1 Person
Here's what we mean...

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 8d

It's banned books week and so I'm legally obligated to bully you, a person who has ever had their name on a book, into joining @authorsabb.bsky.social.

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We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.

AABB Author Sign-Up Form

Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 8d

Will you be in or around Webster tomorrow? The Gladys E Kelly Public Library is hosting a Banned books Read In in their Community Room from 6-7:30PM #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Books Read-In

We’ve teamed up with @librofm and @silentbookclub to host a #BannedBooksWeek Read-In on October 7th at 6:00PM in protest of censorship. Join us as we read and take action to fight book bans!Attendees…

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow! Join Belonging Books in Hyannis for a Banned Books Read In at 5PM #BannedBooksWeek

Banned Books Week Read-In | Belonging Books

Join us for a Banned Books Week Read-In on Tuesday, October 7 at 5 p.m. in protest of censorship. Join us as we read and take action to fight book bans! In partnership with Libro.fm and Silent Book…

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 9d

It's #BannedBooksWeek We had our Right to Read event last week, but there's tons of other stuff happening in Mass & around the country. Follow @massaabb.bsky.social & @authorsabb.bsky.social for events, actions, & other info!

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Jessica writes "some messed-up stuff" @authorlevai.bsky.social · 9d

It's #BannedBooksWeek!
Stopped by Next Chapter books in Quincy to write postcards to my local reps. If you're in town, stop in. They'll have cards all week and cover the postage!
@authorsabb.bsky.social @massaabb.bsky.social

The author sits in a chair, writing a postcard on a clipboard balanced on her knee. There is an anti-censorship poster in the background.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 11d

AABB is proud to join this coalition of groups fighting for the freedom to read. Nothing gives us more hope than the understanding that while the fight may be daunting, we are not in it alone. 1/3

Standing together for the freedom to read.

All students, all people, deserve and require access to information.

Access to books is essential for the free exchange of ideas and for the protection of a healthy democracy.

Books hold a pivotal role in our culture—a role that must be projected.

During Banned Books Week, we recommit ourselves to fighting censorship and authoritarianism all year round.

Today, a well-coordinated network of politically motivated public officials, groups are attacking our fundamental freedoms—including our freedom to read.

Thousands of books that predominantly depict people of color and LBGTQ+ people and that discuss sex, gender, sexuality, race, and racism are banned in public schools and libraries across the country.

These attacks on school districts and public libraries, educators and librarians, authors and illustrators, and the publishers and booksellers that support them are stripping students, families, and all library patrons of their freedom to read and learn.

These efforts upend the lives of students, families, authors, illustrators, educators, and librarians. It leads to erasure from the shelves, harassment from would be censors, denial of access to books, job loss, and financial and emotional distress.

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 11d

Listen, obviously, Massachusetts is pretty awesome, but that doesn't mean we're completely immune to all of the broader cultural forces. 46 titles have been challenged or removed from shelves in Mass from 2022-24. That's exactly 46 too many. Here's a list of all too familiar titles

Books Challenged in MA 2022-24

Books Challenged or Censored in Massachusetts 2022-24 These 46 titles were challenged or removed from shelves in Massachusetts between 2022 and 2024. This list is compiled from data collected by…

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 12d

Good Morning #BookSky You made it to Friday! What did you do this week to help get right to read legislation passed in Massachusetts?

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 12d

Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, a new resource-sharing community affiliated with Authors Against Book Bans and geared toward industry insiders, will host its first virtual town hall, “Book Bans and the Art of Protecting Authors,” on October 28.

Publishing Pros Band Together to Root Out Censorship

Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, a new resource-sharing community affiliated with Authors Against Book Bans and geared toward industry insiders, will host its first virtual town hall on…

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 12d

Ahead of Banned Books Week, we put together a quick fact sheet for you. Being informed makes you a more effective advocate. Check it out & bring this info to municipal meetings, elected officials, & candidates

MA Banned Books Week 2025 — FAQ

MA Banned Books Week 2025 -- FAQ Sheet October 5th - 11th, 2025 https://bannedbooksweek.org/ About: Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges…

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